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HSD 21V

1980 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,980 mi
Last recorded18,980 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 BMW R4533,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSD 21V
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2010 18,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,980 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,835 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 18,835 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 187,523 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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HSD 21V is a 1980 BMW R45 in Red with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSD 21V, 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 HSD 21V registered?

HSD 21V is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is HSD 21V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSD 21V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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