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SM12 DTO

2012 BMW S 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,115 mi
Last recorded10,115 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DTO
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 10,115 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 9,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 9,225 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 8,366 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 8,356 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 6,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 3,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 2,955 miles

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 2,955 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 2,120 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 2,120 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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SM12 DTO is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM12 DTO, 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 SM12 DTO registered?

SM12 DTO is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is SM12 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 DTO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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