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ABE 450W

1980 BMW R45

Beige Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,757 mi
Last recorded80,757 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 BMW R4533,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABE 450W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,757 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,551 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,739 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,151 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,853 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,352 miles

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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ABE 450W is a 1980 BMW R45 in Beige with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 33,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABE 450W, 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 46 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABE 450W registered?

ABE 450W is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is ABE 450W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABE 450W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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