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W1 BCT

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,021 mi
Last recorded12,021 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 BCT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 12,021 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 10,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 10,534 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 10,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 8,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 7,914 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 7,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 5,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 5,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 5,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 4,982 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 4,982 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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W1 BCT is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 W1 BCT, 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 W1 BCT registered?

W1 BCT is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is W1 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 BCT 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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