CarVerify

Free Car Check

W12 GPN

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,476 mi
Last recorded86,476 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GPN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 79,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,967 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,833 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2019 57,833 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,119 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 55,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,063 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 45,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,692 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,492 miles

Centre rear stop light inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,080 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W12 GPN is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 GPN, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W12 GPN?

You can check the full history of W12 GPN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W12 GPN registered?

W12 GPN is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is W12 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 GPN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W12 GPN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W12 GPN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.