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E929 DBM

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,871 mi
Last recorded86,871 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE929 DBM
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,871 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear brake light cover insecure

Rear tyre slightly perished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,482 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front muguard fixing point broken.

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,992 miles

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

foot bar on side stand corroded

front side light not working

Fail 24 Jun 2015 82,992 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

foot bar on side stand corroded

front side light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2014 81,663 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,663 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,760 miles

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

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

rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,981 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 75,296 miles

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 May 2009 74,762 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 13 May 2009 74,730 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 74,728 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006
Pass 4 Jun 2005 74,526 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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E929 DBM is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E929 DBM, 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 E929 DBM registered?

E929 DBM is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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