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W12 BDC

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,537 mi
Last recorded42,537 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BDC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 42,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 41,154 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 39,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 38,778 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 37,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,915 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,653 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in tread nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,521 miles

Both Antiroll Bar drop link rubber bushes perished

Offside rear exhaust flap siezed closed

Rear Number Plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,408 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 7,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,000 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall reinforcement

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 BDC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 BDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 BDC registered?

W12 BDC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is W12 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BDC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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