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A484 MDY

1984 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,472 mi
Last recorded23,472 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 BMW R4528,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA484 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,984 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 22,983 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the BMW R45?

Based on 2,326 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 10
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A484 MDY is a 1984 BMW R45 in Red with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 28,602 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 R45 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A484 MDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R45 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 42 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A484 MDY registered?

A484 MDY is a 1984 BMW R45, first registered on 7 February 1984.

Is A484 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A484 MDY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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