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G517 RJO

1989 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,568 mi
Last recorded50,568 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW K7551,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG517 RJO
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 50,568 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,995 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,287 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,409 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,345 miles

Number plate cracked

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 43,242 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Number plate cracked

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,150 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight crack in number plate

Fail 30 Nov 2011 40,474 miles

slight crack in number plate

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,474 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight crack in number plate

Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,714 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,564 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 39,545 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 39,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,508 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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G517 RJO is a 1989 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 51,029 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 G517 RJO, 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 37 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G517 RJO registered?

G517 RJO is a 1989 BMW K75, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G517 RJO safe to buy?

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