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S12 VYY

2014 BMW S 1000

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,435 mi
Last recorded8,435 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW S 100011,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 VYY
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 8,435 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 8,435 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 7,939 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 7,937 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 6,637 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2021 5,587 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 5,587 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 5,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 4,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 3,866 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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S12 VYY is a 2014 BMW S 1000 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2014 BMW S 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 11,591 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 S12 VYY, 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 12 years old, this BMW S 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S12 VYY registered?

S12 VYY is a 2014 BMW S 1000, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is S12 VYY safe to buy?

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