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GX12 FAM

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,662 mi
Last recorded42,662 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 FAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,662 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,609 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 40,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 40,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,691 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 39,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,373 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,838 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 29,838 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 29,838 miles

Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,379 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 29,379 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect fixings, likely to be misread (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 24,119 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,715 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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GX12 FAM is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX12 FAM, 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 GX12 FAM registered?

GX12 FAM is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is GX12 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 FAM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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