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WL12 RZA

2012 BMW S 1000

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,644 mi
Last recorded21,644 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 RZA
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 21,644 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 21,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 21,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 21,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 19,737 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 18,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,246 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 18,210 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 17,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,705 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 12,481 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 11,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,447 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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WL12 RZA is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WL12 RZA, 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 WL12 RZA registered?

WL12 RZA is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is WL12 RZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 RZA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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