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C270 ECW

1985 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW K7551,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 ECW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,728 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 89,727 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,086 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 82,085 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,199 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 79,199 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

end can loos

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

no left sidepanel

Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 77,191 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Outer Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,091 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,426 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,830 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Outer Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,026 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass button action vague. Doesn't illuminate high beam properly, moves to side light if pushed.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 72,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,738 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K75?

Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 149
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 147
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
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C270 ECW is a 1985 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 51,747 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 K75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C270 ECW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K75 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C270 ECW registered?

C270 ECW is a 1985 BMW K75, first registered on 24 September 1985.

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