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W12 AMU

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,464 mi
Last recorded30,464 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 AMU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 30,464 miles

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 29,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 29,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,202 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 23,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 22,665 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 21,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 11,514 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 8,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 6,849 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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W12 AMU is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 W12 AMU, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 AMU registered?

W12 AMU is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is W12 AMU safe to buy?

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