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W12 KVM

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,902 mi
Last recorded42,902 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 KVM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 42,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 42,721 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 42,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays

Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,098 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,255 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2019 39,982 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2019 39,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under shields fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,164 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 36,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under shields fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,373 miles

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

under shields fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 33,373 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

under shields fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,542 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,622 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,658 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,663 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,183 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 KVM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 KVM, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 KVM registered?

W12 KVM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is W12 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 KVM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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