Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 Bentley Flying Spur?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2015 Bentley Flying Spur?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2015 Bentley Flying Spur?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur reliable?

Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles, the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2015 Bentley Flying Spur?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Bentley Flying Spur (2015)

197 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2015 Bentley Flying Spur

CarHunch analysed 197 real MOT records for the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Bentley Flying Spur is a genuinely reliable proposition, passing its MOT first time in 93.4% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 16.8% of the fleet. This is a well-built luxury car that holds up better than most vehicles on the road.

At just over 29,000 miles on average, these cars are running light for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate; you're essentially looking at low-mileage, well-maintained examples. The average of 0.55 failures and 3.4 advisories per MOT suggests minor wear rather than structural problems, so before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the complicated air suspension and transmission systems, where costs can escalate quickly if neglected.

We have limited data for the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.55

Over 8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 17k–38k

For context

These stats describe 197 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Bentley Flying Spur vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

27,108

typical

17,292

low mileage

37,541

high mileage

Half of all 2015 Bentley Flying Spur vehicles fall between 17,292 and 37,541 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,292 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 17,292–37,541 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Bentley Flying Spurs sit.

⚠ Over 50,680 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Bentley Flying Spur — Still on the Road

Almost all 2015 Bentley Flying Spurs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 170 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.55

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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