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E434 HPK

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,709 mi
Last recorded68,709 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE434 HPK
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,709 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 68,709 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 68,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,281 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,019 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 49,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,365 miles

Side stand return spring weak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,319 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 44,319 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 43,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,277 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,916 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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E434 HPK is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 E434 HPK, 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 E434 HPK registered?

E434 HPK is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is E434 HPK safe to buy?

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