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L740 LWY

1993 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,303 mi
Last recorded34,303 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW K7552,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 LWY
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,399 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,761 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 27,761 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,957 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 22,957 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 2,158 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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L740 LWY is a 1993 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L740 LWY, 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

How do I check the history of L740 LWY?

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What year was L740 LWY registered?

L740 LWY is a 1993 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L740 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L740 LWY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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