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D281 SRB

1986 BMW K75

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,585 mi
Last recorded18,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 SRB
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 18,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,403 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 16,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,628 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 13,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 11,375 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 11,331 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 7,680 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 May 2007 7,569 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 4,085 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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D281 SRB is a 1986 BMW K75 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 49,687 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 D281 SRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D281 SRB registered?

D281 SRB is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D281 SRB safe to buy?

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