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W12 BNY

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,805 mi
Last recorded68,805 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 68,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 63,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 63,174 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 62,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 62,957 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,604 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 62,268 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,381 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,564 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 41,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,676 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,239 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 BNY 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 89.5%.

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 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 BNY, 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 BNY registered?

W12 BNY is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is W12 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BNY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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