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D980 FOT

1987 BMW K75

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,682 mi
Last recorded52,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD980 FOT
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 52,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,285 miles

Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,285 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,704 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,983 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,612 miles

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

Oil leak from front of engine - front

Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,843 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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D980 FOT is a 1987 BMW K75 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D980 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 D980 FOT registered?

D980 FOT is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D980 FOT safe to buy?

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