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E270 VKM

1987 BMW K100

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,307 mi
Last recorded52,307 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW K10050,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 VKM
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 51,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 51,149 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 50,870 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 50,856 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 50,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 49,471 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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E270 VKM is a 1987 BMW K100 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 50,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E270 VKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E270 VKM registered?

E270 VKM is a 1987 BMW K100, first registered on 8 December 1987.

Is E270 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E270 VKM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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