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E708 SWW

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,241 mi
Last recorded55,241 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE708 SWW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 55,241 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,772 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 53,772 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,834 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 52,818 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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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E708 SWW is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E708 SWW, 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 E708 SWW registered?

E708 SWW is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 14 January 1988.

Is E708 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E708 SWW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E708 SWW have outstanding finance?

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