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EK12 OTL

2012 BMW S 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,670 mi
Last recorded21,670 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OTL
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 21,670 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 21,641 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 21,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 19,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 18,463 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 18,463 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 17,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 17,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle presented for solo riding only

Fail 30 Sep 2020 17,370 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle presented for solo riding only

Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 15,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,014 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 16 May 2017 14,902 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak Oil sump drain bolt.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2016 12,668 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 12,668 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,880 miles

front brake pads worn down to 3mm

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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EK12 OTL is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK12 OTL, 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 EK12 OTL registered?

EK12 OTL is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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