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F553 EWX

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,295 mi
Last recorded38,295 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 EWX
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,295 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,215 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 38,215 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,528 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 37,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 37,069 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,094 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,611 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,448 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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F553 EWX is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F553 EWX, 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 F553 EWX registered?

F553 EWX is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F553 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 EWX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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