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W12 ESM

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 ESM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm 275/40zr19 (105y ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 3mm perished and splitting outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,260 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 56,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,412 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,788 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,167 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly pitted on inner faces at edges

Front brake pads very close to wear indicator sensors

Pass 11 May 2009 19,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 16,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 14,554 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 14,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

spare fuel can in boot leaking around cap

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 ESM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 ESM, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W12 ESM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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