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D754 HPR

1987 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15 mi
Last recorded15 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW K Series55,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD754 HPR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 15 miles

Rear brake fluid level low

Fail 19 Apr 2025 15 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake fluid level low

Pass 22 Aug 2022 14,970 miles

fork gaiters fitted n/s+ o/s

Fail 13 Jul 2022 14,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 14,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 4 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019

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

Rear subframe modified/cut.

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2019

Front Tyre is unsuitable Rear tyre fitted to front, direction arrow incorrect. (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Headlamp pattern incorrect. (4.1.4 (c))

Position lamp switch insecure Right hand headlamp switch gear loose. (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever pivot bolt securing nut missing.

Indicator switch insecure Switch gear loose. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber not compressing in a linear fashion, spring distorting out of shape, advise attention.

Rear subframe modified/cut.

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Wiring loom around headstock interfering with steering movement, causing damage to connectors.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,588 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Side panel loose

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on the limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 May 2008 61,316 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

righthand horn bracket causing horn to be insecure.

Pass 9 May 2008 61,316 miles

righthand horn bracket causing horn to be insecure.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 60,095 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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D754 HPR is a 1987 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D754 HPR, 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 D754 HPR registered?

D754 HPR is a 1987 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D754 HPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D754 HPR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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