CarVerify

Free Car Check

B97 PLP

1985 BMW R45

Red Petrol 475cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,763 mi
Last recorded14,763 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R4536,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationB97 PLP
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 14,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 14,703 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 14,605 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 14,571 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 14,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 14,422 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 14,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 14,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 13,305 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 12,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 12,226 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 11,696 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,313 miles

front tyre starting to perish

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

B97 PLP is a 1985 BMW R45 in Red with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 B97 PLP, 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

How do I check the history of B97 PLP?

You can check the full history of B97 PLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B97 PLP registered?

B97 PLP is a 1985 BMW R45, first registered on 6 June 1985.

Is B97 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B97 PLP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B97 PLP 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 B97 PLP. 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.