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K574 OOT

1993 BMW K75

Maroon Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW K7552,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK574 OOT
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 74,324 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear brake pedal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,297 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

headlight glass broken.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,812 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,812 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,634 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 72,633 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,328 miles

Front front brake sponge

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

head lamp cracked

right hand pannier insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,991 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,419 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,581 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,581 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,076 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 70,076 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,655 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 66,651 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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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K574 OOT is a 1993 BMW K75 in Maroon with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K574 OOT, 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 K574 OOT registered?

K574 OOT is a 1993 BMW K75, first registered on 5 April 1993.

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