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F198 JSA

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,966 mi
Last recorded54,966 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 JSA
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,635 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 48,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,195 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 44,492 miles

Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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F198 JSA is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F198 JSA, 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 F198 JSA registered?

F198 JSA is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F198 JSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F198 JSA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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