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D456 ABL

1987 BMW K100

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,412 mi
Last recorded72,412 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW K10050,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 ABL
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,412 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,397 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 72,397 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,394 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 72,394 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 71,729 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 71,729 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 71,683 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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D456 ABL is a 1987 BMW K100 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 50,856 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D456 ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D456 ABL registered?

D456 ABL is a 1987 BMW K100, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D456 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D456 ABL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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