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GYO 483W

1981 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,623 mi
Last recorded42,623 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 BMW R4543,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 483W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,623 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

o/s silencer slightly loose

slight bind on front brake

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,320 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,106 miles

front brake fluid getting low

some wear on front discs

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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GYO 483W is a 1981 BMW R45 in Red with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 43,365 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 GYO 483W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYO 483W registered?

GYO 483W is a 1981 BMW R45, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is GYO 483W safe to buy?

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