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J59 GCW

1991 BMW K75

Purple Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,481 mi
Last recorded53,481 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW K7551,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 GCW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 53,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,948 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 52,948 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,284 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 47,205 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 47,187 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,196 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,945 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 44,944 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,338 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,718 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,455 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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J59 GCW is a 1991 BMW K75 in Purple with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 51,630 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 J59 GCW, 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 35 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 J59 GCW registered?

J59 GCW is a 1991 BMW K75, first registered on 11 September 1991.

Is J59 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J59 GCW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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