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D159 TWB

1987 BMW K Series

Beige Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,612 mi
Last recorded43,612 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 TWB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,612 miles

ADVISE OIl LEAK FROM ENGINE

AVISE REAR BRAKE POOR

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 43,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

ADVISE OIL LEAK FROM REAR TRANSMISSION ASSY

ADVISE OIl LEAK FROM ENGINE

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,390 miles

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

left front crash bar loose

radiator top up tank cap missing

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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D159 TWB is a 1987 BMW K Series in Beige with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D159 TWB, 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 D159 TWB registered?

D159 TWB is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D159 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D159 TWB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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