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B-1947JP

1988 BMW K75

White Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,893 mi
Last recorded42,893 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB-1947JP
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,893 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 42,893 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

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

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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B-1947JP is a 1988 BMW K75 in White with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,218 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 B-1947JP, 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 38 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B-1947JP registered?

B-1947JP is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 10 November 1988.

Is B-1947JP safe to buy?

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