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K201 LYA

1993 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,362 mi
Last recorded54,362 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW K7552,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK201 LYA
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,039 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,039 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,900 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 53,889 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,565 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,475 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,108 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 53,037 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,006 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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K201 LYA is a 1993 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 52,794 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 K201 LYA, 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 33 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K201 LYA registered?

K201 LYA is a 1993 BMW K75, first registered on 28 June 1993.

Is K201 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K201 LYA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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