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D146 PPU

1987 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,004 mi
Last recorded73,004 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD146 PPU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 73,004 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 2,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 2,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016
Pass 27 May 2015 70,097 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 70,086 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 69,213 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 65,120 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 May 2012 59,340 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 59,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,269 miles

fork seals weaping slightly

slight roughness in front wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2010 45,706 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 41,442 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,711 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,373 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 37,364 miles

Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Both front brake hoses starting to perrish

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front main brake pipe insecure/Front brake hose not fitted correctly into rubber grommet

Rear brake hose union starting to corrode

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 37,021 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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D146 PPU is a 1987 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1987 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 55,117 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D146 PPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D146 PPU is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 February 1987.

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