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BMZ 242

2016 Bentley Flying Spur

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,939 mi
Last recorded33,939 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Bentley Flying Spur24,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 242
MakeBentley
ModelFlying Spur
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 33,939 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 23,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 22,344 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 20,784 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 18,139 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 12,531 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 12,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive multiple chunks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Bentley Flying Spur?

Based on 7,248 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
2,546
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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BMZ 242 is a 2016 Bentley Flying Spur in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Flying Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 24,749 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 Flying Spur fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMZ 242, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Flying Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 10 years old, this Bentley Flying Spur is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BMZ 242?

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What year was BMZ 242 registered?

BMZ 242 is a 2016 Bentley Flying Spur, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is BMZ 242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 242 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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