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J574 MKR

1992 BMW K75

Purple Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,836 mi
Last recorded54,836 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW K7552,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ574 MKR
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 54,836 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 54,836 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 54,798 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,777 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,869 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 49,584 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 48,456 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,447 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 47,399 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,106 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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J574 MKR is a 1992 BMW K75 in Purple with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J574 MKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J574 MKR registered?

J574 MKR is a 1992 BMW K75, first registered on 12 February 1992.

Is J574 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J574 MKR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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