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CBW 749V

1980 BMW R45

Silver Petrol 449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1980 BMW R4533,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 749V
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine449cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,560 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,548 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 82,547 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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CBW 749V is a 1980 BMW R45 in Silver with a 449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 33,809 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 CBW 749V, 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 46 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 CBW 749V registered?

CBW 749V is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is CBW 749V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBW 749V shows 3 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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