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F126 RUU

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,784 mi
Last recorded156,784 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 RUU
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 156,784 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated at manifold (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 156,782 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey silencer connection (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencer loose (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated at manifold (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear grab rail and fairing insecure (bolt missing)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 155,028 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 153,763 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 148,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 141,312 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 131,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 122,773 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 102,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,230 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 92,615 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2006 92,615 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 92,614 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 RUU is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F126 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.

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F126 RUU is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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