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D148 OUD

1987 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,189 mi
Last recorded21,189 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD148 OUD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,189 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 21,174 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,148 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,500 miles

Offside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,500 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 57,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,415 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,957 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 52,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 51,211 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 48,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 46,061 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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D148 OUD is a 1987 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D148 OUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D148 OUD registered?

D148 OUD is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D148 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D148 OUD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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