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E123 VUB

1988 BMW K75

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,537 mi
Last recorded71,537 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 VUB
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,917 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,192 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 70,192 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

engine oil leak

tyres cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,149 miles

front tyre cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,183 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Outer Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,743 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 47,743 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,327 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,725 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,111 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,468 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 36,169 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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E123 VUB is a 1988 BMW K75 in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E123 VUB, 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 E123 VUB registered?

E123 VUB is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E123 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E123 VUB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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