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E72 YKL

1988 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,739 mi
Last recorded79,739 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE72 YKL
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,739 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyre getting low

Fail 17 Jun 2015 79,739 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

rear tyre getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2013 79,243 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)

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

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

centre stand broken

clutch cable broken

side stand partially siezed

trye pressures low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,478 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 75,478 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2011 60,347 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

offside rear view mirror is cracked & vision slightly reduced

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,578 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 59,566 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 49,835 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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E72 YKL is a 1988 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E72 YKL, 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 E72 YKL registered?

E72 YKL is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 4 May 1988.

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