2016 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0L Petrol · BMZ 242
2016 Bentley Flying Spur (6.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 43,594 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BMZ 242 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 43,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BMZ 242 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Bentley Flying Spur (BMZ 242) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 275/35x”.
BMZ 242 Mileage History
- 23/06/202322,344 mi
- 10/06/202423,485 mi+1,141 mi
- 28/08/202533,939 mi+10,454 mi
- 27/08/202643,590 mi+9,651 mi
- 28/08/202643,594 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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