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D147 JKL

1986 BMW K75

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,348 mi
Last recorded49,348 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD147 JKL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 49,348 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 46,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 44,614 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 44,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 43,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,735 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 42,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 37,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 36,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,699 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 36,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 36,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,459 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,459 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 35,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,784 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 32,650 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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D147 JKL is a 1986 BMW K75 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1986 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 49,687 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 D147 JKL, 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 40 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D147 JKL registered?

D147 JKL is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D147 JKL safe to buy?

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