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W12 CYL

2011 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,147 mi
Last recorded28,147 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 28,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 24,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 21,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 16,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 13,248 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 13,248 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 8,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 8,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 7,785 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 7,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 6,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 5,889 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 CYL is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

W12 CYL is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is W12 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 CYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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