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BU51 YEP

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YEP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 100,065 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,107 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,967 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 79,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,136 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,903 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,529 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 41,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,572 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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BU51 YEP is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU51 YEP, 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 BU51 YEP registered?

BU51 YEP is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is BU51 YEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 YEP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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