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F246 MBA

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,878 mi
Last recorded21,878 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 MBA
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 21,878 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded top and bottom (1.1.11 (c))

frame slightly corroded all over

Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,865 miles

corrosion to rear brake pedal

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,692 miles

corrosion to rear brake pedal

Fail 4 Mar 2019 21,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 20,328 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

surface corrosion on front disc,s

Fail 23 Nov 2017 20,328 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

surface corrosion on front disc,s

Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,878 miles

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,626 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2014 18,054 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,487 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 17,487 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,117 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 16,117 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 14,002 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 14,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,334 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 9,334 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 9,319 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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F246 MBA is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F246 MBA, 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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F246 MBA is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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