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D444 LUB

1987 BMW K Series

White Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,432 mi
Last recorded26,432 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 LUB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 26,432 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 26,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 26,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 26,051 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,095 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 23,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,712 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,008 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 21,006 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 20,988 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 20,092 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 18,298 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,294 miles

rear wheel slightly tight to turn

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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D444 LUB is a 1987 BMW K Series in White with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D444 LUB, 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 D444 LUB registered?

D444 LUB is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D444 LUB safe to buy?

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