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C185 NTV

1986 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 NTV
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 71,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 70,976 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 70,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,324 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,391 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,701 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,475 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,456 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,120 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,696 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 41,751 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 38,398 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,423 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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C185 NTV is a 1986 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C185 NTV, 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 C185 NTV registered?

C185 NTV is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C185 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C185 NTV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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