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MOT reliability

Bmw K75

2,230 vehicles · 20,192 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,230 Bmw K75 vehicles and 20,192 completed MOT tests, the Bmw K75 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,955 miles.

2,230
Vehicles
20,192
MOT tests
2,030
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw K75 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw K75 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Brakes13%
  • Steering9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment0%
  • Visibility0%

Bmw K75 pass rate by age

How the Bmw K75's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11587%
21694%
31486%
41191%
51292%
69100%
71182%
81794%
94783%
1011388%
1121788%
1234188%
1349889%
1463489%
1577487%
1691786%
1798586%
181,10887%
191,22287%
201,25488%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,226), Other (3), Diesel (1)

Most common Bmw K75 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw K75 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (611 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (526 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (501 times)
  4. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (466 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (367 times)
  6. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (214 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (191 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (176 times)
  9. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (167 times)
  10. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (163 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (159 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (148 times)
  13. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (139 times)
  14. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (137 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (125 times)

Bmw K75 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 1 100% 32
2018 2 4 75% 77,335
2017 1 3 67% 68,034
2016 1 4 75% 83,958
2015 1 6 83% 63,399
2013 4 35 83% 109,331
2012 1 1 100% 94,349
2011 1 4 100% 126,047
2010 1 10 90% 67,937
2009 1 18 94% 18,601
2008 1 4 100% 71,207
2007 2 9 89% 68,175
2006 1 4 100% 61,203
2005 1 8 100% 110,730
2004 4 29 83% 57,164
2002 5 37 95% 45,694
2001 2 12 75% 120,225
2000 3 26 85% 50,632
1999 1 9 89% 80,163
1998 6 55 89% 85,167
1997 21 214 86% 65,877
1996 64 663 87% 72,132
1995 113 1,146 88% 62,444
1994 151 1,528 88% 65,531
1993 229 2,492 87% 69,692
1992 168 1,834 87% 70,142
1991 205 1,921 87% 66,827
1990 171 1,717 88% 68,844
1989 183 1,801 88% 59,151
1988 233 2,182 87% 72,003
1987 216 1,921 88% 75,569
1986 210 1,953 87% 64,661
1985 56 453 88% 61,577
1982 1 9 89% 62,815
1979 1 5 80% 34,387
1978 1 6 100% 55,883
1977 1 11 100% 49,874
1976 3 18 94% 70,731
1975 2 18 83% 69,431
1974 1 8 100% 57,097

Bmw K75 reliability FAQ

Across 2,230 Bmw K75 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw K75 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Bmw K75 in our data has covered around 67,955 miles.

Compare the Bmw K75

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