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E641 LUW

1988 BMW K75

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,907 mi
Last recorded96,907 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE641 LUW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,211 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,558 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,252 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,775 miles

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2013 46,775 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 27,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,639 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,376 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,627 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2007 14,627 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

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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E641 LUW is a 1988 BMW K75 in Red with a 750cc 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 E641 LUW, 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 E641 LUW registered?

E641 LUW is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E641 LUW safe to buy?

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