2014 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0L Petrol · EY14 FKW

The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 30 April 2026 at 47,326 miles with zero defects recorded. The sole advisory in the entire history, a rear brake pad wear warning logged on 10 August 2021 at 32,074 miles, has since been resolved and has not reappeared across the subsequent four consecutive tests. This pattern indicates a responsible ownership approach, where minor wear items were addressed promptly rather than allowed to escalate into recurring faults. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of low-to-moderate use. Between the August 2021 test at 32,074 miles and the November 2022 test at 38,143 miles, the car covered 6,069 miles in roughly fifteen months, a relatively active period. From November 2022 to November 2023, mileage increased by just 2,851 miles, then slowed further to 1,988 miles between November 2023 and January 2025, and only 344 miles between January 2025 and April 2026. The current annualised average of approximately 3,944 miles per year sits well below the UK national average, and the tapering usage in recent years suggests the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary. Low mileage and a clean MOT record do not exempt a car of this age and complexity from thorough physical inspection. The air suspension system, a known area of concern on the Flying Spur, should be cycled through its ride height modes and checked for compressor dwell time, leaks from air struts, and subframe or wishbone corrosion, particularly around the front axle where road salt accumulates. The rear brake circuit, flagged once in 2021, warrants a visual check of disc thickness, caliper slide pin freedom, and handbrake shoe condition on the rear hub assembly, even though the advisory has not recurred. Exhaust manifold studs and turbocharger oil feed lines should be inspected for weepage, as these are documented failure points on the W12 engine platform. Beyond the MOT scope, a buyer should examine the inner sidewalls of all four tyres for age-related cracking, regardless of remaining tread depth, and verify the date codes against the rubber's condition given the car's tendency toward long stationary periods. Underbody protection, particularly around the sills, jacking points, and rear subframe mounting points, should be probed for hidden corrosion that MOT testing at this mileage may not yet expose. A diagnostic scan of the engine, transmission, and chassis control modules will reveal any stored fault codes not visible during a static or road test, offering a fuller picture of the car's electronic health.