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W12 OAO

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,315 miles

all x4 brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024 74,768 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 69,969 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,572 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 67,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 62,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,610 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 55,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,597 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 48,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,326 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,323 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,604 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 OAO is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black 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 OAO, 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.

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What year was W12 OAO registered?

W12 OAO is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is W12 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 OAO 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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