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AK62 UVW

2012 BMW S 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,921 mi
Last recorded24,921 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UVW
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 24,921 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 24,921 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,608 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 23,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 19,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 13,283 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,999 miles

How Reliable is the BMW S 1000?

Based on 72,017 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
1,172
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
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AK62 UVW is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW S 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 11,974 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW S 1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 UVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW S 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this BMW S 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK62 UVW?

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What year was AK62 UVW registered?

AK62 UVW is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is AK62 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 UVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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