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F541 PPM

1989 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

157,820 mi
Last recorded157,820 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 PPM
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 157,820 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 156,631 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 155,153 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 153,059 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 151,297 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 148,375 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 143,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 141,680 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,553 miles

Rear carrier fractured.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 140,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 138,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 135,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2012 134,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 125,196 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 117,700 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2009 115,121 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2008 113,197 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 113,197 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 110,232 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 105,051 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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F541 PPM is a 1989 BMW K75 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F541 PPM, 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 F541 PPM registered?

F541 PPM is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 7 July 1989.

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