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M38 LYP

1994 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,906 mi
Last recorded76,906 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW K7548,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 LYP
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,906 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 76,895 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 75,707 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 75,693 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 72,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 68,698 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,764 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,803 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,158 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,150 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,187 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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M38 LYP is a 1994 BMW K75 in Blue with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,162 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 M38 LYP, 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 32 years old, this BMW K75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M38 LYP registered?

M38 LYP is a 1994 BMW K75, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is M38 LYP safe to buy?

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