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MX12 OPB

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,800 mi
Last recorded79,800 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 79,800 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 79,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35r21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 76,333 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,642 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 65,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,829 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2019 62,590 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear electronic park brake motor cracked but still fully operational

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear electronic park brake motor cracked but still fully operational

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,909 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,201 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 52,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,202 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 41,199 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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 OPB is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

MX12 OPB is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is MX12 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX12 OPB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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