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WJ62 VUM

2012 BMW S 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,770 mi
Last recorded21,770 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VUM
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 21,770 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 19,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 18,990 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 18,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 18,378 miles

rear tyre cut in two places

Pass 24 Aug 2017 18,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 18,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 16,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,636 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 14,636 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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WJ62 VUM 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 72.7%.

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 WJ62 VUM, 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 WJ62 VUM registered?

WJ62 VUM is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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