2005 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0L Petrol · W12 WHY
2005 Bentley Flying Spur (6.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 123,188 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W12 WHY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2024
- 123,188 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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 WHY Mileage History
- 10/01/2022117,030 mi
- 07/01/2023120,197 mi+3,167 mi
- 25/01/2024123,188 mi+2,991 mi
Average of roughly 3,020 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
W12 WHY MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Bentley Flying Spur (W12 WHY) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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