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X50 CUL

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 CUL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 97,535 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,395 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 84,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 54,731 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,658 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 36,760 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 36,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 27,526 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,367 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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X50 CUL is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X50 CUL, 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 X50 CUL registered?

X50 CUL is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is X50 CUL safe to buy?

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