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W12 GSL

2010 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,389 mi
Last recorded72,389 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Bentley Continental31,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GSL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 69,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,453 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,885 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 26,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,653 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 24,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,350 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,142 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,009 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 GSL is a 2010 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 31,534 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 GSL, 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 16 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 GSL registered?

W12 GSL is a 2010 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for W12 GSL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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