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E857 AYA

1988 BMW K75

White Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,801 mi
Last recorded47,801 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE857 AYA
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 47,801 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 47,801 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 42,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 42,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,682 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 41,669 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 37,127 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 37,127 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,378 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 36,378 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,949 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,949 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,774 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 31,774 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,454 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 29,454 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2008 27,505 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 26,027 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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E857 AYA is a 1988 BMW K75 in White with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1988 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,218 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 E857 AYA, 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 38 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E857 AYA registered?

E857 AYA is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E857 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E857 AYA shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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