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F771 MBY

1988 BMW K75

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,677 mi
Last recorded64,677 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF771 MBY
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,677 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 64,677 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,412 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

flat battery

Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear tyre has splits on sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,817 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,790 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,405 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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F771 MBY is a 1988 BMW K75 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F771 MBY, 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 F771 MBY registered?

F771 MBY is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is F771 MBY safe to buy?

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