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DE12 BEN

2012 BMW S 1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,858 mi
Last recorded18,858 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BEN
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 18,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 18,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 17,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 16,686 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 16,686 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 15,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 11,295 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 10,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,344 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 9,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,808 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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DE12 BEN is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE12 BEN, 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

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What year was DE12 BEN registered?

DE12 BEN is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is DE12 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 BEN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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