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F126 OCR

1988 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,068 mi
Last recorded76,068 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 OCR
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 76,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 76,068 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,437 miles

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

Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Battery insecure

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 74,168 miles

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

Rear slight cracking between treads on rear tyre

slight oil leak from sump and oil filter cover

Pass 31 May 2018 73,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear 120/90-V18 RoadRider cracking between treads.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,796 miles

Slight cracking between treads on rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,209 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,196 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,969 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 65,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,047 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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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F126 OCR is a 1988 BMW K75 in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F126 OCR, 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 F126 OCR registered?

F126 OCR is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F126 OCR safe to buy?

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