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Y12 WMC

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,034 mi
Last recorded49,034 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 WMC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,034 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 48,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 47,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,466 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 46,465 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 46,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 43,649 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,943 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 59,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,903 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,603 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,808 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,959 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,001 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 13,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,313 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 10,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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Y12 WMC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 Y12 WMC, 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 Y12 WMC registered?

Y12 WMC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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