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E135 VUB

1988 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,709 mi
Last recorded44,709 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE135 VUB
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 44,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 43,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,910 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 43,902 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 43,603 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 43,042 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 42,334 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 41,839 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 40,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2014 40,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,034 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 30,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2010 30,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 23,686 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 21,538 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,090 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 21,037 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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E135 VUB is a 1988 BMW K75 in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E135 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E135 VUB registered?

E135 VUB is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E135 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E135 VUB shows 21 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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