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W12 GRE

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,229 mi
Last recorded50,229 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GRE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 50,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 42,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,653 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 39,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 36,391 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 35,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,618 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,163 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 26,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 10,563 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 GRE is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 GRE registered?

W12 GRE is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is W12 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 GRE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W12 GRE have outstanding finance?

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