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RO12 ADZ

2012 BMW S 1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,048 mi
Last recorded37,048 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 ADZ
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 37,048 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 36,965 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 33,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 29,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 26,210 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 20,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,363 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 14,334 miles

Drive chain worn to excess Chain and sprockets worn to excess, teeth missing/broken on rear sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excessive travel on rear brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 7,182 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 7,182 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 2,759 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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RO12 ADZ is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Black 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 RO12 ADZ, 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 RO12 ADZ registered?

RO12 ADZ is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is RO12 ADZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 ADZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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