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J856 PPR

1991 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,929 mi
Last recorded103,929 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW K7551,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ856 PPR
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,929 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 103,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,858 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 103,858 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 103,813 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 97,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 94,926 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 89,191 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,656 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 84,361 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2013 84,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,779 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 66,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,776 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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J856 PPR is a 1991 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J856 PPR, 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 J856 PPR registered?

J856 PPR is a 1991 BMW K75, first registered on 17 October 1991.

Is J856 PPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J856 PPR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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