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F408 OYE

1988 BMW K75

Purple Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,922 mi
Last recorded70,922 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 OYE
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,922 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,068 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,908 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,694 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

engine smoking from exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,878 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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F408 OYE is a 1988 BMW K75 in Purple with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F408 OYE, 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.

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What year was F408 OYE registered?

F408 OYE is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F408 OYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F408 OYE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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