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D455 ABL

1987 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,938 mi
Last recorded30,938 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD455 ABL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 30,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,521 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,415 miles

Centre Front Inner Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect front suspension has poor damping (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,696 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 26,696 miles

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,477 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,758 miles

front pads slightly sticking in callipers

Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,660 miles

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

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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D455 ABL is a 1987 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D455 ABL, 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 D455 ABL registered?

D455 ABL is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D455 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D455 ABL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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