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K871 VHG

1993 BMW K75

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,129 mi
Last recorded61,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW K7552,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK871 VHG
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 61,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,041 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 60,492 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 60,212 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 59,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,901 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 57,898 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 57,581 miles

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

Nearside fork gaiter torn

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 56,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 56,017 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 55,197 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 54,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,718 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 53,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2007 53,559 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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K871 VHG is a 1993 BMW K75 in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K871 VHG, 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 K871 VHG registered?

K871 VHG is a 1993 BMW K75, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is K871 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K871 VHG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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