MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Luggage Rack Broken
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Luggage Rack Brocken
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DWV 651V is a 1979 BMW R45 in Black with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1979 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 37,127 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 DWV 651V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DWV 651V registered?
DWV 651V is a 1979 BMW R45, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is DWV 651V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DWV 651V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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