Sample Silver Inspection Report — 2014 Bentley Flying Spur
Silver is our most-popular tier — it adds the three instrumented measurements that turn "looks good" into "measured good": a battery load test, brake pad + rotor measurement, and A/C + heater temperature readings, on top of the full visual, road test, and OBD-II scan. This sample shows why they matter: a gorgeous Flying Spur that checks out mechanically, with one measured item — a failing 12V battery — that ties directly to a fault code on the scan.
- Inspection
- Silver Inspection ($349)
- VIN
- Verified on-site — redacted on samples
- Mileage
- 61,940 mi
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL 32256
Inspection Details
- Date
- Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Inspector
- Vetted VI inspector (name withheld on samples) — Independent inspection company
- Customer
- Sample Customer
Summary
A stunning 2014 Flying Spur W12 in dark blue over diamond-quilted cream leather, 62k miles, presenting exceptionally well inside and out with no evidence of collision or paint work. Mechanically it is solid — but the instrumented battery load test came back BAD, and that weak battery is almost certainly the cause of the "implausible message" communication fault (U111200) stored on the OBD scan. Budget a battery before you rely on the car; re-scan afterward and the comms fault should clear. Everything else — brakes, A/C, driveline, suspension — measured within spec.
Exterior
Paint: deep metallic blue, uniform gloss and no orange-peel or blend lines across the panels inspected — no evidence of respray or panel replacement. Body: signature matrix grille and quad lamps straight, panel gaps even front to rear. Glass: clear, no chips in the driver sightline. Lights: all exterior lighting functional. Tires: Michelin, even wear with good remaining tread and recent DOT dates; no dry-rot cracking on the sidewalls.
Interior
Seats: diamond-quilted cream leather front and rear — no tears, no staining, bolsters intact. All power adjustments operate. Wood + trim: veneer picnic tables and console uncracked; switchgear tight with no missing pieces. Electronics: infotainment boots and responds; no warning lamps at key-on. Climate: four-zone system tested — see measurements. Smells: clean, no mildew or smoke.
Engine & Mechanical
6.0L twin-turbo W12 — starts and idles smoothly, no abnormal noise. Oil level correct and clean on the dipstick, no milkiness. No active leaks found at the pan or lines from below. Belts and hoses in serviceable condition. The one flag is electrical, not mechanical: the battery fails a load test (see measurements + diagnostics).
Undercarriage & Frame
On the lift with full underbody access (included at Silver). Frame and floors straight, no structural rust and no collision repair. Light surface rust on the exhaust and some suspension hardware — typical and cosmetic for a coastal Florida car, nothing load-bearing. Differential and driveline dry, mounts solid. Air struts checked — no visible leak or corner sag.
Road Test
Braking: straight, firm stops, no pulsation. Steering: centered and stable at highway speed. Shifting: 8-speed automatic shifts smoothly through the range, no flare or harshness. Ride: air suspension holds height and rides level. Note: no drivability symptoms tied to the stored comms fault during the test — consistent with a low-voltage/battery root cause rather than a failing module.
OBD-II Diagnostic Codes
Scanned with an ICON diagnostic tool. Stored: U111200 — "Function Restriction Due To Implausible Message" (a CAN-bus communication fault). Interpretation: implausible-message / communication faults on this platform are frequently caused by low system voltage. Combined with the failed battery load test below, the most likely fix is a fresh 12V battery followed by a re-scan to clear and confirm. Flagged for the buyer to verify post-battery.
Additional Diagnostic Notes
The instrumented measurements are what make this tier worth it here. A visual check would have called the battery "cranks fine" and moved on — the load test caught that it is failing under load, which explains the communication fault the scan found. That is a ~$300–500 battery on a W12, not a chase-your-tail electrical gremlin, and knowing it before purchase is worth far more than the inspection fee.
Instrumented measurements
Measured with tools, not eyeballed — this is what Silver Inspection ($349) adds over Bronze.
| Test | Reading | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Battery load test | INNOVA load test: Battery Status BAD — 410 CCA measured / 770 CCA ratedFails under load. Replace before relying on the car; almost certainly the cause of the U111200 comms fault. Re-scan after replacement. | Fail |
| Brake pad + rotor measurement | Front pads 6mm, rear 7mm; rotors smooth, within specPlenty of life remaining, no scoring. | Pass |
| A/C + heater temperature | Four-zone A/C: front vents 41°F, rear 43°F; heat 138°FAll zones reach target; compressor and blend doors functional. | Pass |
Inspection photos
28 photos from this inspection. Plates, VINs, and any identifying reflections are removed and location data is stripped before publication.
This is a sample, not a real report.
Layout, depth, and language match what you’ll receive when you book a real inspection — only the vehicle, customer, and inspector details are fictitious. Your actual report includes your assigned inspector’s license, insurance info, and 20–40 photos per inspection.