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D709 NSD

1987 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,598 mi
Last recorded52,598 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD709 NSD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 52,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 52,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,743 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 49,633 miles

Stop lamp not working control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,160 miles

frame rusty

front suspension very soft

engine leaking oil

rear brake fluid reservoir on minimum level

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,064 miles

frame is very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

frame is very rusty

front suspension is very soft

Fail 4 Sep 2019 44,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

frame is very rusty

front suspension is very soft

Pass 21 Mar 2008 42,124 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,902 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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D709 NSD is a 1987 BMW K Series in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D709 NSD, 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 D709 NSD registered?

D709 NSD is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D709 NSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D709 NSD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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