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E407 UWL

1987 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,668 mi
Last recorded49,668 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE407 UWL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 49,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 49,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens cracked, showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre 11 years old

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,620 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 48,382 miles

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 48,382 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,339 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,005 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,005 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,393 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,750 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 31,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,806 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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E407 UWL is a 1987 BMW K75 in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E407 UWL, 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 E407 UWL registered?

E407 UWL is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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