CarVerify

Free Car Check

AVG 690W

1981 BMW R45

Black Petrol 470cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1981 BMW R4543,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 690W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine470cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,963 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 72,963 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2016 72,911 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

front tyre flat

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,420 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,041 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,299 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,435 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
Full BMW R45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AVG 690W is a 1981 BMW R45 in Black with a 470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 43,365 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 AVG 690W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVG 690W?

You can check the full history of AVG 690W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AVG 690W registered?

AVG 690W is a 1981 BMW R45, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is AVG 690W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVG 690W 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.

Does AVG 690W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AVG 690W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.