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G18 WAR

2012 BMW S 1000

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,998 mi
Last recorded11,998 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 WAR
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 11,998 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 9,224 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 9,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 8,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 8,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 7,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 6,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 5,436 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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G18 WAR is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G18 WAR, 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 G18 WAR registered?

G18 WAR is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is G18 WAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 WAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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