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LWB 93W

1981 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

925 mi
Last recorded925 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 BMW R4543,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWB 93W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 925 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 906 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 876 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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LWB 93W is a 1981 BMW R45 in Red with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LWB 93W, 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 LWB 93W registered?

LWB 93W is a 1981 BMW R45, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is LWB 93W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWB 93W shows 3 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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