MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,505 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R45?
Based on 2,326 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.
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SBY 460W is a 1981 BMW R45 in Red with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 SBY 460W, 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.
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How do I check the history of SBY 460W?
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What year was SBY 460W registered?
SBY 460W is a 1981 BMW R45, first registered on 26 March 1981.
Is SBY 460W safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBY 460W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SBY 460W have outstanding finance?
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