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W12 BJL

2011 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,508 mi
Last recorded170,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BJL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 170,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 165,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 162,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 159,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 155,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively very bad lipped in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 149,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 147,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face of front discs scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 143,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 142,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,260 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,260 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,738 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 BJL is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 BJL, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 BJL registered?

W12 BJL is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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