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W12 OSA

2004 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,840 mi
Last recorded71,840 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 OSA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,840 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,344 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 62,666 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,808 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 61,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 57,264 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,191 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,862 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 29,862 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,781 miles

part of led on n/s mirror indicator not working

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,684 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 OSA is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Red 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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

W12 OSA is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is W12 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 OSA 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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