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VK12 KRN

2012 BMW S 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,517 mi
Last recorded21,517 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 KRN
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 21,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 21,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 21,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 21,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 21,045 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate incorrect small plate fitted (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 21,020 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 16 May 2020 20,713 miles

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

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Fail 16 May 2020 20,713 miles

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

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,310 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,844 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 11,593 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 11,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 9,167 miles

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

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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VK12 KRN is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK12 KRN, 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 VK12 KRN registered?

VK12 KRN is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is VK12 KRN safe to buy?

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