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D1 LLE

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 LLE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,902 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 45,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 44,897 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,033 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,826 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels protruding.

offside rear tyre has cut in tread.

Fail 27 Apr 2022 41,828 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels protruding.

offside rear tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 39,655 miles

all wheels protruding from wheel arches

Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,805 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all rim protector loose

Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,493 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 32,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 2,810 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 28,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,501 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 18,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D1 LLE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D1 LLE, 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 D1 LLE registered?

D1 LLE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is D1 LLE safe to buy?

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