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MX12 LAE

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,392 mi
Last recorded57,392 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 LAE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 53,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 51,771 miles

Nearside Front wiper washer jet slightly blocked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 48,531 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2020 48,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 45,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 45,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front windscreen washer jets require adjusting slightly.

Pass 10 May 2018 43,306 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 40,348 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 36,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,999 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 30,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MX12 LAE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX12 LAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX12 LAE registered?

MX12 LAE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is MX12 LAE safe to buy?

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