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G488 VBJ

1989 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,912 mi
Last recorded49,912 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 VBJ
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 49,912 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 49,908 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation direction wrong (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 48,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,974 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,974 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,870 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 42,658 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,658 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 42,007 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,522 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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G488 VBJ is a 1989 BMW K75 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G488 VBJ, 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 G488 VBJ registered?

G488 VBJ is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G488 VBJ safe to buy?

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