1987 BMW K75 0.8L Petrol · D961 APL
1987 BMW K75 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 41,446 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW K75
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D961 APL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 41,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D961 APL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW K75 (D961 APL) between July 2005 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Central Rear Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
D961 APL Mileage History
- 01/07/200530,365 mi
- 04/07/200630,710 mi+345 mi
- 10/07/20073,097 mi-27,613 mi
- 25/06/200831,170 mi+28,073 mi
- 27/06/200931,300 mi+130 mi
- 12/08/201033,803 mi+2,503 mi
- 12/07/201133,837 mi+34 mi
- 18/07/201237,356 mi+3,519 mi
- 16/07/201339,487 mi+2,131 mi
- 15/07/201439,541 mi+54 mi
- 15/07/201539,755 mi+214 mi
- 19/10/201939,835 mi+80 mi
- 06/04/202140,611 mi+776 mi
- 14/05/202140,614 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/202140,617 mi+3 mi
- 19/05/202241,084 mi+467 mi
- 16/05/202341,208 mi+124 mi
- 16/05/202441,317 mi+109 mi
- 20/05/202541,446 mi+129 mi
- 23/05/202541,446 mi
Average of roughly 557 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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