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F166 GAT

1989 BMW K75

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,024 mi
Last recorded63,024 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 GAT
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 63,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 59,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 56,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,564 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,833 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 51,335 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 51,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 46,857 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 44,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,677 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 41,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,737 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,999 miles

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

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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F166 GAT is a 1989 BMW K75 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 51,029 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 F166 GAT, 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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What year was F166 GAT registered?

F166 GAT is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 3 July 1989.

Is F166 GAT safe to buy?

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