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J81 DNU

1992 BMW K75

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,864 mi
Last recorded48,864 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW K7552,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 DNU
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 48,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 48,588 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim R/h side front wheel rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear tyre walls slightly perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,407 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear tyre walls have slight perishing.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,376 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front one of two Front off side spindle bolts missing due to casting being broken but still secure.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,014 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,833 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,529 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 46,529 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam No Main Beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Brake Fluctuation Excessive On Rear Brake (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies No Brake Lights (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake Pads Worn Below Limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,719 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 45,719 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 47,707 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,054 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 39,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,950 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,950 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,706 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,473 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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J81 DNU is a 1992 BMW K75 in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J81 DNU, 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 J81 DNU registered?

J81 DNU is a 1992 BMW K75, first registered on 10 March 1992.

Is J81 DNU safe to buy?

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