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W12 NRS

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,339 mi
Last recorded50,339 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 NRS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 50,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 48,224 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 47,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 45,335 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 43,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 42,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 37,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 34,326 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 34,326 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,713 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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W12 NRS is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W12 NRS, 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 W12 NRS registered?

W12 NRS is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is W12 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 NRS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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