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OO12 BAL

2012 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,342 mi
Last recorded63,342 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO12 BAL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 63,342 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 57,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,654 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 39,650 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 39,648 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,635 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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OO12 BAL is a 2012 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OO12 BAL, 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 OO12 BAL registered?

OO12 BAL is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is OO12 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO12 BAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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