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EPW 80T

1979 BMW R45

Silver Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW R4537,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPW 80T
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 5 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,340 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 6,579 miles

Front mudguard fitted for purpose of test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 2,638 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Mudguard not fitted at time of test

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 2,638 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Mudguard not fitted at time of test

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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EPW 80T is a 1979 BMW R45 in Silver with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPW 80T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EPW 80T?

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What year was EPW 80T registered?

EPW 80T is a 1979 BMW R45, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is EPW 80T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPW 80T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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