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PUB 327W

1980 BMW R45

Red Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,664 mi
Last recorded21,664 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 BMW R4533,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUB 327W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,664 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 21,650 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,628 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 21,131 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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PUB 327W is a 1980 BMW R45 in Red with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PUB 327W, 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 PUB 327W registered?

PUB 327W is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is PUB 327W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUB 327W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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