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F780 MBY

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,453 mi
Last recorded18,453 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF780 MBY
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,477 miles

front tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 8 Sep 2017 17,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

front tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,374 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 12,990 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 12,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 12,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 31,346 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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F780 MBY is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F780 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F780 MBY registered?

F780 MBY is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 15 November 1988.

Is F780 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F780 MBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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