2012 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0L Petrol · LA12 UGV
2012 Bentley Flying Spur (6.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 35,736 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA12 UGV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 35,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA12 UGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Bentley Flying Spur (LA12 UGV) between August 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LA12 UGV Mileage History
- 31/08/202356,812 km
- 10/12/202435,736 mi
Average of roughly -16,490 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Bentley Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Secondary Air Injection Pump Failure(Moderate)
The pumps for the emissions system can ingest moisture and fail, triggering a Check Engine Light.
- Air Suspension Compressor Burnout(Serious)
The heavy weight of the Flying Spur puts enormous strain on the air suspension compressor. When air struts develop slow leaks, the compressor runs continuously to maintain ride height, eventually overheating and burning out.
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- Secondary Air Injection Pump FailureModerate
The pumps for the emissions system can ingest moisture and fail, triggering a Check Engine Light.
- Air Suspension Compressor BurnoutSerious
The heavy weight of the Flying Spur puts enormous strain on the air suspension compressor. When air struts develop slow leaks, the compressor runs continuously to maintain ride height, eventually overheating and burning out.
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