2015 Bentley Flying Spur — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 935 MOT tests, the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur recorded a 94.4% pass rate. Against executive cars of a similar age (14.1% fail rate), the 2015 Flying Spur comes out 8.5pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.8%) and lighting & signalling (1.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, stop lamp and brake pads — pins and bushes alone was recorded 11 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2015 Flying Spur fails 6.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.6 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.8% | 26 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 12 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.0% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 11 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 7 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 3 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 12.2% | 114 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.7% | 44 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.0% | 28 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.1% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 10 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 438 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 398 | 4.5% |
| 60-90k | 76 | 5.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 183 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 192 | 5.7% |
| 2023 | 187 | 4.3% |
| 2024 | 183 | 4.9% |
| 2025 | 190 | 6.8% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Flying Spur
On a 2015 Flying Spur, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (1.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Bentley Flying Spurs pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 935 2015 Bentley Flying Spur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Bentley Flying Spur?
Tyres, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.3%).
Does the 2015 Flying Spur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 5.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 935 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.