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D238 FEA

1987 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD238 FEA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025
Fail 15 Mar 2025

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

front mudguard missing

Fail 5 Feb 2021 535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

front mudguard missing

Pass 8 Jul 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,225 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,346 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 49,105 miles

battery tray loose but retained by frame

Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 47,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 42,199 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,815 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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D238 FEA is a 1987 BMW K Series in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D238 FEA, 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 D238 FEA registered?

D238 FEA is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D238 FEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D238 FEA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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