2005 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0L Petrol · W12 GRJ
2005 Bentley Flying Spur (6.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 81,669 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W12 GRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 81,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
W12 GRJ Mileage History
- 25/01/202374,367 mi
- 26/01/202374,368 mi+1 mi
- 25/01/202476,875 mi+2,507 mi
- 27/12/202479,468 mi+2,593 mi
- 14/01/202681,669 mi+2,201 mi
Average of roughly 2,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W12 GRJ 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 2005 Bentley Flying Spur (W12 GRJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut On outer Sidewall (”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing wrong (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing wrong (0.1 (d))”.
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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