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SHZ 640

2012 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,470 mi
Last recorded45,470 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 640
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 39,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 38,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 35,171 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,772 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 33,772 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,670 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,511 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 18,615 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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SHZ 640 is a 2012 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHZ 640, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHZ 640 registered?

SHZ 640 is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is SHZ 640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 640 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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