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E616 CBL

1987 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,528 mi
Last recorded79,528 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE616 CBL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 79,528 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 79,528 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 79,528 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 79,528 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible secured with big silly red cable tie which is covering characters (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 76,813 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,122 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 75,122 miles

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on sidecar dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Fail 16 May 2014 73,582 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 73,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,770 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 65,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 62,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 58,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 57,179 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 57,161 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,850 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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E616 CBL is a 1987 BMW K75 in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E616 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 E616 CBL registered?

E616 CBL is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E616 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E616 CBL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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