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C123 GCW

1986 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,104 mi
Last recorded34,104 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC123 GCW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 34,104 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 34,097 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,083 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,082 miles

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,068 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 34,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

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

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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C123 GCW is a 1986 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 49,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C123 GCW, 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 40 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C123 GCW registered?

C123 GCW is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C123 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C123 GCW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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