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D246 MWY

1987 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,408 mi
Last recorded57,408 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD246 MWY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,408 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 55,463 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 55,425 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

handle bars flexing

head light loose

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,942 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 51,713 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 51,661 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 46,365 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,640 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 40,640 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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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D246 MWY is a 1987 BMW K Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D246 MWY, 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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What year was D246 MWY registered?

D246 MWY is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 13 July 1987.

Is D246 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D246 MWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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