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W12 BEM

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BEM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 82,248 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 82,153 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,904 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,880 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm slight worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,073 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,302 miles

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 26 Sep 2015 53,721 miles

Engine trays fitted

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,131 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,462 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,128 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 32,104 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,745 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,670 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 24,030 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 BEM is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 BEM, 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 20 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 BEM registered?

W12 BEM is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is W12 BEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BEM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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