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C831 WLH

1986 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,657 mi
Last recorded17,657 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC831 WLH
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 17,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 17,615 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wheel has noise when rotated but difficult to say if its wheel bearing or gearbox

Pass 25 Jun 2019 17,385 miles

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

front brake feruules oiled

front suspension soft

Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,130 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play slight (2.4.A.2c)

front suspension soft

slight wear on front discs

Pass 5 May 2016 16,857 miles

front brake pads approx 2-3mm

slight bind on front brakes

travel on front and rear brake levers

Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,846 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2012 16,721 miles

advise rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2011 16,171 miles

advise rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,217 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 15,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 14,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,599 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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C831 WLH is a 1986 BMW K75 in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C831 WLH, 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 C831 WLH registered?

C831 WLH is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C831 WLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C831 WLH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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