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RO12 MKM

2012 BMW S 1000

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,184 mi
Last recorded20,184 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 MKM
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 20,184 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 19,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 19,001 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 19,001 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 18,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 17,000 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear sprocket carrier bearing has slight freeplay

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,922 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced HEADLIGHT COLOUR SLIGHTLY TINTED (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM LEFT (1MM THE LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 15,838 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess VERY WORN AND SEVERAL VERY CORRODED LINKS (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced HEADLIGHT COLOUR SLIGHTLY TINTED (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM LEFT (1MM THE LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose POSSIBLE BEARING ISSUE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 12,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 9,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nos plate light not illuminating

Pass 29 Mar 2016 7,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 7,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 5,646 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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RO12 MKM is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MKM, 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 RO12 MKM registered?

RO12 MKM is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is RO12 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 MKM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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