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E398 XBM

1987 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,048 mi
Last recorded124,048 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 XBM
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 124,048 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 124,039 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 123,339 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 123,339 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 122,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 May 2007 122,363 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2006 121,889 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 121,884 miles

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.

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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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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What year was E398 XBM registered?

E398 XBM is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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