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W12 EBR

2009 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,766 mi
Last recorded80,766 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 EBR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 80,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 79,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,592 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,132 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,501 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,698 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 68,698 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 66,079 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 60,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,969 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 38,969 miles

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

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 EBR is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 EBR registered?

W12 EBR is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is W12 EBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 EBR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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