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L148 RPX

1993 BMW K75

Maroon Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,100 mi
Last recorded88,100 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW K7552,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 RPX
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 88,100 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,772 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,347 miles

front brake lever bent

Fail 9 Oct 2020 86,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front brake lever bent

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,276 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 82,945 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 82,218 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 82,207 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 79,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 79,413 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 79,389 miles

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 79,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,250 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,697 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,992 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 77,468 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 77,466 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 77,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 77,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 76,310 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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L148 RPX is a 1993 BMW K75 in Maroon with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L148 RPX, 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 L148 RPX registered?

L148 RPX is a 1993 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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