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F979 AWW

1988 BMW K75

White Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,967 mi
Last recorded55,967 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 AWW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 55,967 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 55,967 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2024 55,938 miles

slight cracking on rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2024 55,938 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight cracking on rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 54,026 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,338 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,331 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,214 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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F979 AWW is a 1988 BMW K75 in White with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F979 AWW, 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 F979 AWW registered?

F979 AWW is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 10 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F979 AWW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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