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W5 JWE

2012 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,800 mi
Last recorded46,800 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 JWE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 46,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 45,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 44,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 43,527 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 43,214 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 40,481 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,657 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 34,964 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 33,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,825 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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W5 JWE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 W5 JWE, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W5 JWE registered?

W5 JWE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is W5 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 JWE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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