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E919 LYX

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,368 mi
Last recorded86,368 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE919 LYX
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,368 miles

FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,386 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 83,615 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 83,615 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 82,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,178 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 79,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,967 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 77,966 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 77,957 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 77,957 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 76,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 75,831 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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E919 LYX is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E919 LYX, 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 E919 LYX registered?

E919 LYX is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E919 LYX safe to buy?

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