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W12 GBB

2013 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,674 mi
Last recorded51,674 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GBB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,674 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 51,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK...

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 49,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 44,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 42,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 42,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 38,996 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 38,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,947 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 34,947 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 28,672 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,569 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 GBB is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,299 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 GBB, 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 13 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W12 GBB is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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