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HP04 BEN

2012 BMW S 1000

Multi-colour Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,454 mi
Last recorded21,454 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW S 100011,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP04 BEN
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 21,454 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 19,311 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 17,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 14,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 10,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,384 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 10,145 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 10,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 9,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 7,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 7,851 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 7,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 5,475 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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HP04 BEN is a 2012 BMW S 1000 in Multi-colour with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HP04 BEN, 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 HP04 BEN registered?

HP04 BEN is a 2012 BMW S 1000, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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The MOT history for HP04 BEN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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