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DLF 963T

1978 BMW R45

Beige Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,042 mi
Last recorded39,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 BMW R4552,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLF 963T
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,239 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,237 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 36,218 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2012 32,452 miles

Front tyre under-inflated.

Pass 24 May 2011 29,557 miles

Front 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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DLF 963T is a 1978 BMW R45 in Beige with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 52,721 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 DLF 963T, 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 48 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 DLF 963T?

You can check the full history of DLF 963T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DLF 963T registered?

DLF 963T is a 1978 BMW R45, first registered on 21 October 1978.

Is DLF 963T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLF 963T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DLF 963T have outstanding finance?

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