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F657 SVW

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,269 mi
Last recorded135,269 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 SVW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 135,269 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slightly corroded brake pipe at caliper end. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 132,979 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 131,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front silencer - downpipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering slightly stiff - BMW 'fluid block' (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 129,073 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 125,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,089 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes corroded at caliper end. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,089 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes corroded at caliper end. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Kick up to right. Mask applied. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 115,053 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 108,071 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 May 2017 100,372 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 94,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,211 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pedal.

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))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,208 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pedal.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,015 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pedal.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pedal.

Pass 11 May 2011 72,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 69,221 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2009 66,312 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 7 May 2008 63,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 60,929 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 58,179 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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F657 SVW is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 F657 SVW, 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 F657 SVW registered?

F657 SVW is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F657 SVW safe to buy?

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