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G500 LYA

1989 BMW K75

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 LYA
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 104,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,531 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,739 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 103,708 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,042 miles

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

steering head bearings slightly stiff and have slight notch

Fail 23 Apr 2019 100,023 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

steering head bearings slightly stiff and have slight notch

Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,562 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,400 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,718 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion lefthand (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,902 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,393 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 83,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,954 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 63,016 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 61,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 57,367 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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G500 LYA is a 1989 BMW K75 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G500 LYA, 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 G500 LYA registered?

G500 LYA is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G500 LYA safe to buy?

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