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MBD 500K

2008 BMW R75/5

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216 mi
Last recorded216 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 500K
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 216 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 216 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,552 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 97,528 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,498 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,461 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,461 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,383 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 97,090 miles

both tyres have side walls perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 97,082 miles

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

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

both tyres have side walls perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 96,612 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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MBD 500K is a 2008 BMW R75/5 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a BMW R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBD 500K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this BMW R75/5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MBD 500K is a 2008 BMW R75/5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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