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D383 SBV

1986 BMW K75

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,499 mi
Last recorded21,499 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD383 SBV
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 21,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 21,086 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 21,085 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,076 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 18,739 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 18,738 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 18,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 17,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,254 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,892 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 10,892 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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D383 SBV is a 1986 BMW K75 in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D383 SBV, 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

How do I check the history of D383 SBV?

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What year was D383 SBV registered?

D383 SBV is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is D383 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D383 SBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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