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G499 JAW

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,028 mi
Last recorded49,028 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 JAW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,028 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 49,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,852 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,239 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 47,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,472 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,468 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,927 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,045 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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G499 JAW is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G499 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 G499 JAW registered?

G499 JAW is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G499 JAW safe to buy?

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