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K279 JMX

1993 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

511 mi
Last recorded511 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW K7552,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 JMX
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 511 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 511 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 504 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 504 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 4 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 94,136 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,647 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,479 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 46,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2008 43,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 39,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,371 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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K279 JMX is a 1993 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K279 JMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K279 JMX registered?

K279 JMX is a 1993 BMW K75, first registered on 11 March 1993.

Is K279 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K279 JMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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