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W12 BSN

2009 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,301 mi
Last recorded52,301 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,301 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 49,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,436 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,326 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,151 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 44,081 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,083 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,304 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,352 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,248 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 BSN is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BSN, 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 BSN registered?

W12 BSN is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is W12 BSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BSN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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