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E577 WAT

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,326 mi
Last recorded42,326 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE577 WAT
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 42,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 41,750 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 41,733 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,498 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 40,927 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,139 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,423 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 32,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 31,982 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 31,982 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 31,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,717 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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E577 WAT is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1988 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,218 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E577 WAT, 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 E577 WAT registered?

E577 WAT is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E577 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E577 WAT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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