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SM12 ONW

2012 BMW S 1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,903 mi
Last recorded20,903 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ONW
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 20,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 20,510 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 20,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 19,649 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 19,642 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen hid bulb fitted to halogen headlamp does not meet mot requirements (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing pillion footrests missing (dual seat fitted) (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,308 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 8,769 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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SM12 ONW is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM12 ONW, 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 SM12 ONW registered?

SM12 ONW is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is SM12 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 ONW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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