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G491 JAW

1989 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33 mi
Last recorded33 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG491 JAW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 33 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 60,011 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,977 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,511 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,167 miles

unable to fully inspect rear brake pad condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,811 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,808 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 58,808 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 57,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,340 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,379 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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G491 JAW is a 1989 BMW K75 in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 51,029 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G491 JAW, 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 G491 JAW registered?

G491 JAW is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G491 JAW safe to buy?

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