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LGN 777V

1979 BMW R45

Black Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,453 mi
Last recorded51,453 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R4537,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGN 777V
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 51,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 48,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,955 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 47,951 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 10 May 2011 47,636 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 47,596 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,866 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 44,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 43,150 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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LGN 777V is a 1979 BMW R45 in Black with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 37,127 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 LGN 777V, 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 47 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 LGN 777V?

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What year was LGN 777V registered?

LGN 777V is a 1979 BMW R45, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is LGN 777V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGN 777V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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