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D779 VBL

1986 BMW K75

Grey Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,638 mi
Last recorded56,638 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD779 VBL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,638 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 554,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,910 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 54,903 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,341 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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D779 VBL is a 1986 BMW K75 in Grey with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D779 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.

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What year was D779 VBL registered?

D779 VBL is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D779 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D779 VBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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