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D978 FOT

1987 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,761 mi
Last recorded28,761 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD978 FOT
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 28,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,829 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,255 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 22,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 20 May 2009 15,611 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2009 15,611 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 14,097 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 11,779 miles

seat catch missing

Pass 3 May 2006 8,342 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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D978 FOT is a 1987 BMW K75 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D978 FOT, 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.

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What year was D978 FOT registered?

D978 FOT is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D978 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D978 FOT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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