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EHL 950V

1980 BMW R45

Beige Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,204 mi
Last recorded30,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 BMW R4533,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHL 950V
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 30,204 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 28,513 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 28,511 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing Nut (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 27,988 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 27,947 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 27,947 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,739 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,633 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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EHL 950V is a 1980 BMW R45 in Beige with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHL 950V, 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.

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What year was EHL 950V registered?

EHL 950V is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is EHL 950V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHL 950V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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