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PYG 108W

1980 BMW R45

Red Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,577 mi
Last recorded14,577 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 BMW R4533,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYG 108W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,577 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 14,577 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,501 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,405 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 14,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,306 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 14,286 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,117 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 13,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 13,020 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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PYG 108W is a 1980 BMW R45 in Red with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PYG 108W, 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.

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What year was PYG 108W registered?

PYG 108W is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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The MOT history for PYG 108W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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