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G89 FCW

1989 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,854 mi
Last recorded39,854 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG89 FCW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,740 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 38,566 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,566 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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G89 FCW is a 1989 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G89 FCW, 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 G89 FCW registered?

G89 FCW is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G89 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G89 FCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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