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BY12 BML

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,362 mi
Last recorded2,362 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY12 BML
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 2,362 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 2,274 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 2,060 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 889 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 174 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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BY12 BML is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BY12 BML, 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 BY12 BML registered?

BY12 BML is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is BY12 BML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY12 BML shows 5 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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