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E591 WAT

1988 BMW K75

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 WAT
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 105,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,878 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 102,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,916 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,703 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 96,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,701 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,127 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,440 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,427 miles

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,427 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 73,415 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Centre Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,844 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 62,099 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 58,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 55,361 miles

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

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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E591 WAT is a 1988 BMW K75 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E591 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.

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What year was E591 WAT registered?

E591 WAT is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E591 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E591 WAT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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