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E583 ABW

1988 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,951 mi
Last recorded33,951 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE583 ABW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 33,951 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 33,951 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 76,017 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,545 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,329 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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E583 ABW is a 1988 BMW K75 in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E583 ABW, 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 E583 ABW registered?

E583 ABW is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E583 ABW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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