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W12 COU

2011 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,213 mi
Last recorded41,213 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 COU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 41,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 35,674 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 35,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 30,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 28,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 24,455 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 19,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 14,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 12,578 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 10,035 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 8,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 5,966 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 COU is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 COU, 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 COU registered?

W12 COU is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is W12 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 COU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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