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YJ12 DWE

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,352 mi
Last recorded63,352 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 DWE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 63,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,148 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,396 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 48,247 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,600 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 31,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,438 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YJ12 DWE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ12 DWE, 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 YJ12 DWE registered?

YJ12 DWE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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