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F298 LPJ

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,825 mi
Last recorded47,825 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 LPJ
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 47,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 43,135 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 43,135 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 37,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,354 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,439 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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F298 LPJ is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F298 LPJ, 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 F298 LPJ registered?

F298 LPJ is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F298 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F298 LPJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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