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R15 LAM

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,866 mi
Last recorded58,866 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 LAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,866 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 58,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,240 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,048 miles

Both park brake actuators cracked allowing water ingress

Cut in tyre side wall, nearside front

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In side wall ()

Fail 24 Aug 2023 54,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both park brake actuators cracked allowing water ingress

Cut in tyre side wall, nearside front

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In side wall ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,663 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 49,663 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,782 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,652 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in osf screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 275/35/21 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 275/35/21 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,946 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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R15 LAM 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 R15 LAM, 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 R15 LAM registered?

R15 LAM is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is R15 LAM safe to buy?

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