MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
end can loos
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
no left sidepanel
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)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Outer Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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.
How Reliable is the BMW K75?
Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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C270 ECW is a 1985 BMW K75, first registered on 24 September 1985.
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