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D149 JKL

1986 BMW K100

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW K10054,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD149 JKL
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,308 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,789 miles

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

Front and rear tyers slightly perished

Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,788 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Oil leak

front and rear tyre have slightly perished side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,946 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,936 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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D149 JKL is a 1986 BMW K100 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 54,671 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D149 JKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D149 JKL registered?

D149 JKL is a 1986 BMW K100, first registered on 22 August 1986.

Is D149 JKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D149 JKL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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