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L259 DPF

1993 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,322 mi
Last recorded46,322 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW K7552,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 DPF
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 44,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 43,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,305 miles

Advise both front and rear tyres perished and cracked sidewalls - soon require attention

Advise both front fork gaiters split and in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,268 miles

front and rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,240 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 41,240 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,511 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,491 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)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,135 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,852 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 37,988 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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L259 DPF is a 1993 BMW K75 in Blue with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L259 DPF, 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 L259 DPF registered?

L259 DPF is a 1993 BMW K75, first registered on 30 December 1993.

Is L259 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L259 DPF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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