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P152 TBE

1996 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW K7554,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 TBE
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 84,120 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,294 miles

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

Front perishing in sidewall of front tyre

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 76,294 miles

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

Front perishing in sidewall of front tyre

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 71,169 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 68,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 68,097 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 4 May 2018 68,097 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering master cylinder hits fairing and fuel gauge hitting fairing (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,076 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no pillion footrests fitted, but has grab handles

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,152 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 64,152 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,946 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,866 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 57,788 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,109 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,280 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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P152 TBE is a 1996 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P152 TBE, 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.

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What year was P152 TBE registered?

P152 TBE is a 1996 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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