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OAA 331T

1979 BMW R45

Beige Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,818 mi
Last recorded23,818 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R4537,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAA 331T
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,818 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre perishing

Rear tyre perishing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,694 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 23,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,194 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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OAA 331T is a 1979 BMW R45 in Beige with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAA 331T, 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

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What year was OAA 331T registered?

OAA 331T is a 1979 BMW R45, first registered on 12 March 1979.

Is OAA 331T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAA 331T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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