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E901 VGF

1987 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,484 mi
Last recorded85,484 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 VGF
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,484 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,990 miles

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 137,927 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 136,901 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 136,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 135,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 135,863 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 133,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 130,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2006 122,601 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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E901 VGF is a 1987 BMW K75 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E901 VGF, 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 E901 VGF registered?

E901 VGF is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E901 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E901 VGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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