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R4 GFU

2012 BMW S 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,317 mi
Last recorded39,317 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 GFU
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,317 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 38,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 31,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 22,461 miles

Offside mirror wobbly

Pass 24 Jan 2019 16,789 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 12,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 12,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,324 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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R4 GFU is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R4 GFU, 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 R4 GFU registered?

R4 GFU is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is R4 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 GFU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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