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W12 BKO

2009 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BKO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 89,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 88,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 86,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 83,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,174 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,478 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,113 miles

Both rear exhaust clamp broken

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,887 miles

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 26 Apr 2012 24,887 miles

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage

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

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 BKO is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 BKO, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 BKO registered?

W12 BKO is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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