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P588 URN

1996 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,903 mi
Last recorded45,903 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW K7554,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 URN
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,510 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 35,395 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 35,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 28,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 22,875 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 20,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 16,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 13,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 12,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,691 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 12,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 11,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,570 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 9,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,595 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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P588 URN is a 1996 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P588 URN, 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 P588 URN registered?

P588 URN is a 1996 BMW K75, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P588 URN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 URN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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