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GN12 BVL

2012 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,325 mi
Last recorded48,325 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 48,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 47,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,360 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 42,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,542 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 31,321 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,080 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 29,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 26,072 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,401 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 BVL 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 92.3%.

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 BVL, 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 BVL registered?

GN12 BVL is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GN12 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 BVL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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