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MLK 517V

1980 BMW R45

Beige Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,786 mi
Last recorded45,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1980 BMW R4533,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLK 517V
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,786 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 45,786 miles

Inner Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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MLK 517V is a 1980 BMW R45 in Beige with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MLK 517V, 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 MLK 517V registered?

MLK 517V is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 21 April 1980.

Is MLK 517V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLK 517V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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