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C850 SGM

1986 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1,705 mi
Last recorded1,705 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC850 SGM
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 1,705 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 857 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 762 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 20 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 17 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper wheel on wrong way

Pass 31 May 2018 19,448 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 16,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,061 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 16,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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C850 SGM is a 1986 BMW K75 in Blue with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C850 SGM, 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 C850 SGM registered?

C850 SGM is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C850 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C850 SGM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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