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F395 FBA

1988 BMW K75

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,802 mi
Last recorded39,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF395 FBA
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 39,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,352 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,129 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Slight leak fluid from rear master cylinder

Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 33,789 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 32,480 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 32,480 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,494 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 31,494 miles

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,886 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,841 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,836 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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F395 FBA is a 1988 BMW K75 in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F395 FBA, 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 F395 FBA registered?

F395 FBA is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F395 FBA safe to buy?

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