MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure Both mounting bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Upper mounting bolt missing lower mounting bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)
Rear Brake rod excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)
rear brake components dangerous
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW K75?
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E388 XBM is a 1987 BMW K75 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 E388 XBM, 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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E388 XBM is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 25 August 1987.
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