CarVerify

Free Car Check

FYA 520T

1978 BMW R45

Red Petrol 475cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1978 BMW R4552,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 520T
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 May 2014 53,223 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

some roughness when rear wheel rotated

Pass 17 May 2013 53,160 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 53,027 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,921 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 52,749 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front wheel bearings need replacing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,478 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slight bind on front brake

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
Full BMW R45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FYA 520T is a 1978 BMW R45 in Red with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYA 520T, 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 FYA 520T?

You can check the full history of FYA 520T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FYA 520T registered?

FYA 520T is a 1978 BMW R45, first registered on 13 November 1978.

Is FYA 520T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYA 520T shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYA 520T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FYA 520T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.