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J85 TPD

1992 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,902 mi
Last recorded64,902 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW K7552,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 TPD
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 62,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,042 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,762 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 59,762 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 59,626 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,549 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,029 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 59,029 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2015 59,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,992 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,883 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 58,860 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,548 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,306 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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J85 TPD is a 1992 BMW K75 in Blue with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J85 TPD, 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 J85 TPD registered?

J85 TPD is a 1992 BMW K75, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J85 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J85 TPD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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