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P480 APK

1996 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,674 mi
Last recorded91,674 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW K7554,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 APK
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,610 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,461 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,491 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 76,146 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,475 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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P480 APK is a 1996 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P480 APK, 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 P480 APK registered?

P480 APK is a 1996 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P480 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 APK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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