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M1 FUN

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,461 mi
Last recorded70,461 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 FUN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 70,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,338 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,134 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 39,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,663 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 33,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 22,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 17,001 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under shields fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 14,180 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,210 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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M1 FUN is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 3,993cc 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 M1 FUN, 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 M1 FUN registered?

M1 FUN is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is M1 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 FUN 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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