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D496 ACW

1987 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,286 mi
Last recorded55,286 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 ACW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,286 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 55,286 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,815 miles

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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D496 ACW is a 1987 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D496 ACW, 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 D496 ACW registered?

D496 ACW is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D496 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D496 ACW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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