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E615 CBL

1987 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

430 mi
Last recorded430 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE615 CBL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 430 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Indicators too close together, law requires 240mm distance between indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Leaking fluid, stantion heavily scored by bush. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust silencer very close to rear tyre, can see marks on tyre where it's rubbing when bike is moving. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disk has a lip on it, worn close to the limit and scoring on the inside (nearside), recommend replacing. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 176 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 168 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87 miles

rear number plate poor condition

slight damage to both front brake hose outers

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,355 miles

o/s rearset modified & welded repair to brake pedal pivot

o/s/f brake hose slightly damaged & poorly located

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,997 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,890 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,610 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

clutch lever very tight

Pass 11 Jul 2010 16,412 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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E615 CBL is a 1987 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E615 CBL, 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 E615 CBL registered?

E615 CBL is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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