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FD12 NJN

2012 BMW S 1000

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 NJN
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 33,576 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Sprocket rubbers worn

Fail 20 Jan 2025 33,576 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Sprocket rubbers worn

Pass 29 Jan 2024 30,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 30,308 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front position light not working

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose attached with velcro (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 20,199 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 20,199 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 20,186 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 14,078 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 12,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 8,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 7,091 miles

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

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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FD12 NJN is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD12 NJN, 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.

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What year was FD12 NJN registered?

FD12 NJN is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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