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P513 PYW

1996 BMW K75

White Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,528 mi
Last recorded49,528 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW K7554,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 PYW
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 49,528 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 49,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,941 miles

Rear age cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,789 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,670 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 47,471 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,982 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 46,982 miles

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

Resistance felt in steering head bearings lock to lock. Rear disc 0.165" min allowed = 0.180"

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,785 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 46,769 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,053 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,307 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 45,307 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 44,716 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,815 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,405 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P513 PYW is a 1996 BMW K75 in White with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P513 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P513 PYW registered?

P513 PYW is a 1996 BMW K75, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P513 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 PYW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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