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W12 CBE

2011 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,247 mi
Last recorded39,247 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 CBE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,609 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 29,894 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 28,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 26,668 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 26,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 24,054 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 16,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 15,220 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 9,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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 CBE is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CBE, 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 CBE registered?

W12 CBE is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is W12 CBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 CBE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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