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P556 ERJ

1996 BMW K75

White Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,782 mi
Last recorded80,782 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW K7554,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 ERJ
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,782 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,083 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,119 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,119 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,813 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 66,681 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,682 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 56,791 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,235 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 52,235 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,972 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,050 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
Full BMW K75 reliability report

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P556 ERJ is a 1996 BMW K75 in White with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P556 ERJ, 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 P556 ERJ registered?

P556 ERJ is a 1996 BMW K75, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P556 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 ERJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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