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F471 KNE

1989 BMW K75

Multi-colour Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,560 mi
Last recorded50,560 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 KNE
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 50,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,999 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 48,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,358 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 48,358 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,842 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 46,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2013 44,827 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 44,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,000 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,149 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,454 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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F471 KNE is a 1989 BMW K75 in Multi-colour with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F471 KNE, 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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What year was F471 KNE registered?

F471 KNE is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F471 KNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F471 KNE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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