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GN12 BVK

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,232 mi
Last recorded84,232 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 BVK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,960 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 74,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,836 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,198 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 48,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 45,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 43,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,019 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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GN12 BVK is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GN12 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

GN12 BVK is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GN12 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 BVK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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