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AWO 809T

1979 BMW R45

Beige Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,463 mi
Last recorded36,463 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 BMW R4537,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWO 809T
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,192 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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AWO 809T is a 1979 BMW R45 in Beige with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 37,127 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 AWO 809T, 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 47 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 AWO 809T?

You can check the full history of AWO 809T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AWO 809T registered?

AWO 809T is a 1979 BMW R45, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is AWO 809T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWO 809T shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWO 809T have outstanding finance?

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