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W12 RSM

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,049 mi
Last recorded72,049 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,049 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 72,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,365 miles

nearside front day time running lamp not working

Fail 29 Aug 2024 71,365 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front day time running lamp not working

Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,270 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,109 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 68,080 miles

Braking system leaking from servo system (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced not showing to side/rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 65,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,181 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 63,165 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,438 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,957 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,776 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,570 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,570 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,158 miles

cut nearside front tyre not deep yet

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 RSM is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RSM, 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 RSM registered?

W12 RSM is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is W12 RSM safe to buy?

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