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P174 PYW

1996 BMW K75

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,452 mi
Last recorded53,452 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW K7554,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 PYW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,452 miles

Rear tyre wall perishing

Exposed wires under headlight

Front tyre wall slight perishing

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 52,322 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,126 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 23 Mar 2009 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,525 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 44,525 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,300 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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P174 PYW is a 1996 BMW K75 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P174 PYW, 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 P174 PYW registered?

P174 PYW is a 1996 BMW K75, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P174 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 PYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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