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G986 UYK

1990 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K7548,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 UYK
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 81,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,601 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 81,601 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,252 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 81,226 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering headbearings slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork oil seal leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking Rigid brake pipe from O/S front brake caliper leaking fluid from top connection (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering headbearings slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre unevenly worn close to legal wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,789 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,231 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,802 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,802 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 72,571 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 72,571 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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G986 UYK is a 1990 BMW K75 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1990 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 48,970 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 G986 UYK, 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 36 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G986 UYK registered?

G986 UYK is a 1990 BMW K75, first registered on 25 January 1990.

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