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GYR 845W

1980 BMW R45

Red Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,039 mi
Last recorded48,039 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW R4533,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYR 845W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,039 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 48,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 47,977 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,903 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,059 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

grips deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,667 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 44,667 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

tyres under inflated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,744 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,548 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,542 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,300 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 41,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,167 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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GYR 845W is a 1980 BMW R45 in Red with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYR 845W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYR 845W registered?

GYR 845W is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is GYR 845W safe to buy?

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