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GN12 BVJ

2012 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,263 mi
Last recorded38,263 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 BVJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 38,263 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 38,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,784 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,069 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 37,050 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Parking brake fault on dash (1.7 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inside edge (275/35/21) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inside edge (275/35/21) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 36,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,119 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 31,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 30,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 29,357 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,406 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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GN12 BVJ is a 2012 Bentley Continental in White 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 GN12 BVJ, 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 GN12 BVJ registered?

GN12 BVJ is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GN12 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 BVJ 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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