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D44 BGW

1987 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,736 mi
Last recorded65,736 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 BGW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,736 miles

Front and rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 28 May 2012 65,524 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 63,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,088 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 58,088 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 58,086 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 57,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,511 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 56,511 miles

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

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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D44 BGW is a 1987 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D44 BGW, 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 D44 BGW registered?

D44 BGW is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 June 1987.

Is D44 BGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D44 BGW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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