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D690 HWS

1987 BMW K Series

Beige Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,160 mi
Last recorded44,160 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD690 HWS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,756 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,642 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,642 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,145 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 35,660 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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D690 HWS is a 1987 BMW K Series in Beige with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D690 HWS, 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 D690 HWS registered?

D690 HWS is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 July 1987.

Is D690 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D690 HWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D690 HWS have outstanding finance?

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