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W12 BKS

2011 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,972 mi
Last recorded78,972 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BKS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 78,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 76,527 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,004 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 73,571 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,002 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 66,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 56,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 38,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 31,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 16 Dec 2014 25,013 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 BKS is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BKS, 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 BKS registered?

W12 BKS is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is W12 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BKS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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