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Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A reliable? We analysed 474 real MOT tests across 151 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 474 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.0%
Typical Mileage
17,976mi
Annual Mileage
3,198mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

95.9%
2020

Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 1

Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,406 mi/yr
Typical
3,198 mi/yr
Average
4,422 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,556 mi/yr

Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 415 95.9% 9,877 17,813 26,791

How Long Does a Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A Last?

Based on 151 Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.7 years
Median
5.0 years

Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
17,976 mi
75th Percentile
26,922 mi
95th Percentile
45,727 mi
Max Recorded
77,075 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

95.9% MOT pass rate from 415 tests

The best year to buy a used Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.9% across 415 tests.

How Does the Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A THIS CAR 96.0% 474 17,976 mi — yrs
Bentley Continental 90% 209,069 37,776 mi 29 yrs
Bentley Arnage 85.9% 40,970 45,703 mi 28 yrs
Bentley Turbo 78.7% 31,416 73,541 mi 41 yrs
Harley-davidson XL 1200 X Forty Eight 20 91.5% 638 2,930 mi — yrs

Compared to the Bentley Continental (90.0% pass rate) and the Bentley Arnage (85.9% pass rate), the Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A?

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.0% across 474 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A owner drives around 3,198 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A reliable?
Based on 474 MOT tests, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A has a 96.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A do per year?
The typical Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A does around 3,198 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A is 2020 with a 95.9% pass rate across 415 tests.