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D698 SRO

1987 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,226 mi
Last recorded86,226 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD698 SRO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,226 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,190 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,121 miles

Front tyre perished and cracking.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 86,102 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,341 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 81,341 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 74,590 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2007 70,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 64,835 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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D698 SRO is a 1987 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D698 SRO, 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 D698 SRO registered?

D698 SRO is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 June 1987.

Is D698 SRO safe to buy?

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