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F79 KVO

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,043 mi
Last recorded23,043 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 KVO
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 23,043 miles

Front Tyre over 5 years old.

Rear Tyre over 5 years old.

Pass 7 May 2021 23,018 miles

Front Tyre over 5 yrs old [16]years OLD

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre over 5 Years old [20] years old.

Pass 19 Oct 2019 22,944 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 22,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,674 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,340 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 22,334 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2013 22,008 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 22,002 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2012 21,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,858 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,359 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,907 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 19,900 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,972 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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F79 KVO is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 F79 KVO, 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 F79 KVO registered?

F79 KVO is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 30 April 1989.

Is F79 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F79 KVO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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