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E920 MKV

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,048 mi
Last recorded22,048 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE920 MKV
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 21,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,289 miles

unable to open petrol cap

Pass 23 Jan 2021 20,207 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 16,980 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 16,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 16,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,498 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 12,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 8,901 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 8,901 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 5,757 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 1,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 63,476 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 63,476 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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E920 MKV is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E920 MKV, 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.

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What year was E920 MKV registered?

E920 MKV is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E920 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E920 MKV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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