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C554 DKJ

1985 BMW R45

Red Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,275 mi
Last recorded47,275 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW R4536,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC554 DKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,275 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 47,269 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,143 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,698 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 37,488 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,677 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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C554 DKJ is a 1985 BMW R45 in Red with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C554 DKJ, 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.

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What year was C554 DKJ registered?

C554 DKJ is a 1985 BMW R45, first registered on 16 October 1985.

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The MOT history for C554 DKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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