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RO12 MLX

2012 BMW S 1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,382 mi
Last recorded23,382 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 MLX
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 23,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 23,382 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Seizing open on right lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 22,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 21,690 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 20,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 18,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 14,406 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 11,322 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 10,640 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,414 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,001 miles

nail in back tyre

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 MLX is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RO12 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

RO12 MLX is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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