2020 Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 A 6.0L Petrol · W12 PBX

The maintenance trend for this 2020 Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12 is stable and currently improving, culminating in a clean pass at the most recent test on 31 March 2026 at 64,786 miles. The vehicle has suffered only a single test failure in its history, and the subsequent two passes demonstrate that the identified wear items were rectified properly. Clean passes in both the February 2025 and March 2026 tests, with zero advisories or defects recorded, confirm the car meets standard roadworthiness requirements today. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a luxury vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 10,800 miles per year over six years. The data reveals a distinct shift in driving patterns between 2023 and 2024. The car covered approximately 13,800 miles in the twelve months leading up to the March 2024 failure at 63,711 miles, doubling the average annual rate. Mileage progression then dropped significantly, with just 1,075 miles covered between March 2024 and the most recent test in March 2026. This recent period of very light use or standing explains the sudden halt in consumable wear. The sole historical failure on 6 March 2024 at 63,711 miles flagged both front tyres for tread depths below the 1.6mm legal minimum. Replacing both front tyres simultaneously is standard practice on a heavy W12 platform to maintain drivetrain and handling symmetry. The fact that the car failed purely on front tyre wear, with zero advisory items for suspension bushes, brake discs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions, strongly suggests the previous owner addressed the high-mileage period with adequate servicing but delayed basic consumable replacement until the legal limit was breached. A physical inspection should focus on the current condition of the front tyres fitted after that 2024 failure, verifying their brand matching and remaining tread depth given the 1,075 miles driven since. The severe drop in mileage recently warrants a close check of the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or binding, as prolonged standing often degrades braking components. Inspect the suspension bushes for stiffness or cracking, and verify the structural integrity of the underbody, ensuring the low-use period has not initiated any hidden corrosion.