MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW K75?
Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E398 XBM is a 1987 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 E398 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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E398 XBM is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 28 August 1987.
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