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E981 HDP

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,709 mi
Last recorded123,709 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE981 HDP
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 123,709 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 122,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,205 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 115,580 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 115,553 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 113,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,995 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,512 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 99,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 95,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 93,041 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,022 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

ABS lamp on

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

Pass 15 May 2007 90,317 miles

Front brake spongy

Fail 25 May 2006 86,088 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 86,088 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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E981 HDP is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E981 HDP, 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 E981 HDP registered?

E981 HDP is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E981 HDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E981 HDP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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