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L196 LNE

2005 BMW K75

Grey Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 LNE
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 110,730 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 107,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated very minor age-related shallow cracks in rubber outer sheath (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 106,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 106,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,986 miles

Small Oil Leak o/s Engine

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,248 miles

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

Front 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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L196 LNE is a 2005 BMW K75 in Grey with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L196 LNE, 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 21 years old, this BMW K75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L196 LNE registered?

L196 LNE is a 2005 BMW K75, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is L196 LNE safe to buy?

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