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P918 KTS

1997 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW K7554,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 KTS
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 72,852 miles

Advise oil leak from engine.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,852 miles

Advise oil leak from engine.

Pass 12 May 2008 70,376 miles

Front brake lever travel

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

clocks loose

Pass 5 May 2006 61,392 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 61,392 miles

Offside Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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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P918 KTS is a 1997 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 54,446 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 P918 KTS, 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 29 years old, this BMW K75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P918 KTS registered?

P918 KTS is a 1997 BMW K75, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P918 KTS safe to buy?

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