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N122 LWX

1996 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,705 mi
Last recorded69,705 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW K7554,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 LWX
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,705 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 69,581 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 69,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 67,903 miles

Rear rear brake pedal showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,489 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,940 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,933 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,531 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit can not see pads (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,348 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 47,348 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 38,002 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))

Fail 29 May 2013 36,154 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 29 May 2013 36,154 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,885 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,047 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 23,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,205 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,634 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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N122 LWX is a 1996 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 54,649 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 N122 LWX, 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 30 years old, this BMW K75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N122 LWX registered?

N122 LWX is a 1996 BMW K75, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N122 LWX safe to buy?

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