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W12 BCN

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,910 mi
Last recorded64,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BCN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 64,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 64,519 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,854 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 63,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 62,084 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust pipes wrapped in cloth bands Both vacuum pipes disconnected

Rear all brake hose ferrules badly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure union fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster ends corroded and need to be lubricated before adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure union fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust pipes wrapped in cloth bands Both vacuum pipes disconnected

Rear all brake hose ferrules badly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,361 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,360 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,549 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 51,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,472 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,639 miles

both rear tyres slight perished

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,370 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,038 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 28,038 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,420 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 BCN is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 W12 BCN, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 BCN registered?

W12 BCN is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is W12 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BCN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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