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J398 AVX

1992 BMW K75

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,360 mi
Last recorded82,360 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW K7552,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 AVX
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 81,863 miles

Rear suspension rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,672 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,651 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,651 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,593 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 81,593 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged split and showing reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,346 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 81,232 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 81,210 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 81,148 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 80,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 80,745 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 80,556 miles

Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 20 May 2009 80,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 22 May 2008 76,470 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)

Fail 21 May 2008 76,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 70,754 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 70,672 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 65,287 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 65,171 miles

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

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

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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J398 AVX is a 1992 BMW K75 in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1992 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 52,052 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 J398 AVX, 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 34 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J398 AVX registered?

J398 AVX is a 1992 BMW K75, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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