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B628 YYW

1985 BMW R45

Black Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,913 mi
Last recorded58,913 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW R4536,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB628 YYW
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 58,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,365 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 46,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,193 miles

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

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

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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B628 YYW is a 1985 BMW R45 in Black with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 36,096 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 B628 YYW, 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 41 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 B628 YYW registered?

B628 YYW is a 1985 BMW R45, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B628 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B628 YYW shows 7 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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