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D956 ELL

1987 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,710 mi
Last recorded47,710 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD956 ELL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,710 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,710 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,860 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 33,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 33,298 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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D956 ELL is a 1987 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 48,233 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 D956 ELL, 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 39 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 D956 ELL registered?

D956 ELL is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is D956 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D956 ELL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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