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D653 OKH

1987 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,759 mi
Last recorded73,759 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD653 OKH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 73,759 miles

Front Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 73,149 miles

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 71,368 miles

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 70,762 miles

Nearside Steering damper slightly loose bush (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 68,545 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,516 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,516 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 68,498 miles

Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure bottom cradle brace loose and sliding on tube (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure bottom mount to engine has two bots missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cradle on motorcycle sidecar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,792 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,416 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 26 May 2016 65,305 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 65,305 miles

Nearside Sidecar direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both front and rear (1.5.1c)

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight vertical misalignment. (5.3.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 54,719 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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D653 OKH is a 1987 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc 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 D653 OKH, 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 D653 OKH registered?

D653 OKH is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is D653 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D653 OKH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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