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F27 NPK

1988 BMW K75

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,031 mi
Last recorded67,031 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 NPK
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 67,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 66,717 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 65,868 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,014 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 65,012 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,231 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 54,038 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,038 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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F27 NPK is a 1988 BMW K75 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F27 NPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F27 NPK registered?

F27 NPK is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F27 NPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F27 NPK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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