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K823 YBW

1993 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,028 mi
Last recorded74,028 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW K7552,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 YBW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 74,028 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 73,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,703 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 73,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,509 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 73,509 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,650 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 62,621 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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K823 YBW is a 1993 BMW K75 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 52,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 K823 YBW, 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 33 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 K823 YBW registered?

K823 YBW is a 1993 BMW K75, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K823 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K823 YBW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K823 YBW have outstanding finance?

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