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L198 VSD

1993 BMW K75

Blue Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

211 mi
Last recorded211 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW K7552,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 VSD
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,098 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 46,888 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,392 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,363 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 28,916 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,916 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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L198 VSD is a 1993 BMW K75 in Blue with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L198 VSD, 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.

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What year was L198 VSD registered?

L198 VSD is a 1993 BMW K75, first registered on 28 August 1993.

Is L198 VSD safe to buy?

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