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C751 WEL

1985 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,206 mi
Last recorded58,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW K7551,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC751 WEL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,206 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Jan 2016 58,206 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,803 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,794 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,745 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,710 miles

slight drag on front wheel

Fail 16 Nov 2012 52,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

slight drag on front wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,035 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil leak

unable to test fork seals due to fork boots fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,032 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Unable to test front fork seals as fork boots fitted

Unable to test front wheel bearings due to binding brake

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,452 miles

slight drag on front wheel ?

Fail 15 Jun 2010 47,450 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

slight drag on front wheel ?

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,619 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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C751 WEL is a 1985 BMW K75 in Blue with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C751 WEL, 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 C751 WEL registered?

C751 WEL is a 1985 BMW K75, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C751 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C751 WEL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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