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D961 APL

1987 BMW K75

Grey Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,446 mi
Last recorded41,446 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD961 APL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 41,446 miles

Offside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 41,446 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 41,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 41,208 miles

Rear Slight oil leak from rear hub seal

Pass 19 May 2022 41,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 40,617 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 40,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 40,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 39,835 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,755 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,487 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,837 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,300 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,170 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 3,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,710 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 30,365 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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D961 APL is a 1987 BMW K75 in Grey with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D961 APL, 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 D961 APL registered?

D961 APL is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D961 APL safe to buy?

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