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M12 GLU

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,987 mi
Last recorded82,987 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 GLU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 82,987 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 79,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 70,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 60,562 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 50,691 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,930 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,031 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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M12 GLU is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 M12 GLU, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M12 GLU registered?

M12 GLU is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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