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J89 XKY

1991 BMW K75

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,100 mi
Last recorded51,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW K7551,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ89 XKY
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,641 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,193 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,559 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,060 miles

Rear unable to check rear pads due to pads enclosed in rear caliper

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,206 miles

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

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

unable to check reart brake pads due to pads enclosed in caliper

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,099 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 41,090 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,928 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 34,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,211 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 33,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,839 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,954 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,534 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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J89 XKY is a 1991 BMW K75 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J89 XKY, 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.

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What year was J89 XKY registered?

J89 XKY is a 1991 BMW K75, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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