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G518 RJO

1989 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,109 mi
Last recorded55,109 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG518 RJO
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,011 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 46,938 miles

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 45,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,235 miles

fork gaitor split

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 39,711 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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G518 RJO is a 1989 BMW K75 in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G518 RJO, 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 G518 RJO registered?

G518 RJO is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G518 RJO safe to buy?

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