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F117 RUU

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

785 mi
Last recorded785 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 RUU
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 785 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024

No lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 6 Jul 2024

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,202 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,966 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,218 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,216 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,473 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 63,313 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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F117 RUU is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 51,029 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 F117 RUU, 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 37 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 F117 RUU registered?

F117 RUU is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F117 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F117 RUU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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