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D714 JUP

1987 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,577 mi
Last recorded132,577 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD714 JUP
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,577 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,508 miles

Slight play in rear suspension arm mounting bushes.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 129,693 miles

front brake discs becoming distorted

rear brake disc becoming pitted

sterring head bearings becoming worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 128,807 miles

1.front brake discs becomming distorited 2.rear brake master cylinder damp at time of test (no leak found) 3.slight roughness to front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,293 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 39,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,290 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 24,191 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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D714 JUP is a 1987 BMW K Series in Blue with a 980cc 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 D714 JUP, 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 D714 JUP registered?

D714 JUP is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 March 1987.

Is D714 JUP safe to buy?

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