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W12 GWN

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,539 mi
Last recorded42,539 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GWN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,539 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 42,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 41,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 41,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,077 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 39,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 39,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 39,488 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 38,762 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 38,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 37,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,726 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 32,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 10,294 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 GWN is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GWN, 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

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What year was W12 GWN registered?

W12 GWN is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is W12 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 GWN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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