Bentley Flying Spur
From 1,803 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 18 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 5 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 2 |
Bentley Flying Spur on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 144 newly registered in the past year with 44 leaving, a net gain of 100. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,168 | 272 | +42 | -23 | +19 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,158 | 263 | +38 | -9 | +29 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,116 | 276 | +20 | -9 | +11 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,118 | 263 | +44 | -3 | +41 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,092 | 248 | +13 | -0 | +13 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,089 | 238 | +39 | -28 | +11 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,083 | 233 | +42 | -23 | +19 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,067 | 230 | +62 | -33 | +29 |
6 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Spur W12 Auto | Petrol | 293 | 34% |
| Flying Spur V8 Auto | Petrol | 260 | 30% |
| Flying Spur Mulliner W12 Auto | Petrol | 111 | 13% |
| Flying Spur V8 S Auto | Petrol | 84 | 10% |
| Flying Spur Azure V6 Hybrid A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 53 | 6% |
| Flying Spur Speed Hybrid Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 52 | 6% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 98.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2017 | 96.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2016 | 97.9% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 94.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
2 earlier years
| 2014 | 96.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2013 | 93.5% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
Typical mileage
Half of all Flying Spurs tested had between 22,193 and 44,860 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,835 median miles, the Flying Spur has 0.01 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Bentley Flying Spur MOT pass rate?
The Bentley Flying Spur has a 96.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,803 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Bentley Flying Spur?
The most common MOT failure on the Bentley Flying Spur is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Bentley Flying Spurs are on UK roads?
There are 1,168 Bentley Flying Spurs currently licensed on UK roads, with 272 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Bentley Flying Spur at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Bentley Flying Spur is 33,835 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,193 and 44,860 miles.
Buying a used Flying Spur?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
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