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M5 ANH

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,756 mi
Last recorded49,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 ANH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 49,756 miles

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

covers everywhere

Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,356 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 47,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 47,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT LEFT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 46,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 12,999 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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M5 ANH is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M5 ANH, 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 M5 ANH registered?

M5 ANH is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is M5 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 ANH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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