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V12 XYD

2012 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,734 mi
Last recorded65,734 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 XYD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 65,734 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 64,892 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,229 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,480 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 58,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,718 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 44,649 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 19,056 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 10,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V12 XYD is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V12 XYD, 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 V12 XYD registered?

V12 XYD is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is V12 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 XYD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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