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F817 HWB

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,842 mi
Last recorded83,842 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 HWB
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,345 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,576 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,799 miles

Throttle slow return

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,401 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 73,153 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear brake hose end slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,079 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 67,072 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 65,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,445 miles

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

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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F817 HWB is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F817 HWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F817 HWB registered?

F817 HWB is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F817 HWB safe to buy?

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