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ESM 531Y

1982 BMW R45

Black Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,831 mi
Last recorded19,831 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW R4526,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESM 531Y
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 19,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 19,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 19,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 19,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,561 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 19,561 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 19,557 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 19,557 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2014 19,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,423 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 19,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,807 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,583 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 17,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear wheel has slight ding (offside)

Pass 8 May 2009 16,190 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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ESM 531Y is a 1982 BMW R45 in Black with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1982 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 26,764 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 ESM 531Y, 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 44 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 ESM 531Y?

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What year was ESM 531Y registered?

ESM 531Y is a 1982 BMW R45, first registered on 8 November 1982.

Is ESM 531Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESM 531Y shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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