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W12 BMH

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,495 mi
Last recorded71,495 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BMH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 71,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 70,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,526 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 58,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,108 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 57,089 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,404 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked and damaged outer wall and nail in tread

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

front washer jets poor

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,509 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 30,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,925 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 21,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,699 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 BMH is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 BMH, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 BMH registered?

W12 BMH is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is W12 BMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BMH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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