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A77 XOA

1984 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,873 mi
Last recorded23,873 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW R4528,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA77 XOA
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 23,873 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 23,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 21,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 21,621 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 19,695 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,118 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 18,069 miles

clutch cable notchey in operation

Fail 8 May 2010 16,723 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 16,723 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 15,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 15,844 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 13,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,969 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 6,890 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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A77 XOA is a 1984 BMW R45 in Red with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A77 XOA, 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 A77 XOA registered?

A77 XOA is a 1984 BMW R45, first registered on 28 February 1984.

Is A77 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A77 XOA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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