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D759 VBL

1986 BMW K75

Brown Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,524 mi
Last recorded56,524 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD759 VBL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 56,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,675 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2016 55,675 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2015 54,084 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 54,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,812 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,812 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,544 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,990 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,990 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,170 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 45,170 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,879 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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D759 VBL is a 1986 BMW K75 in Brown with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D759 VBL, 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 D759 VBL registered?

D759 VBL is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D759 VBL safe to buy?

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