1987 BMW K Series 1.0L Petrol · E983 DJB
1987 BMW K Series (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 39,879 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E983 DJB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E983 DJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW K Series (E983 DJB) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear reflector missing reflective tape fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
E983 DJB Mileage History
- 27/03/202339,872 mi
- 03/04/202339,879 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 365 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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