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F89 LEV

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,770 mi
Last recorded55,770 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 LEV
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,770 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,630 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,448 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,920 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,871 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,871 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,214 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 53,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,953 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,825 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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F89 LEV is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F89 LEV, 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 F89 LEV registered?

F89 LEV is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F89 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F89 LEV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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