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SBY 460W

1981 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,505 mi
Last recorded40,505 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R4543,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBY 460W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,505 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,481 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,337 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 40,313 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SBY 460W?

You can check the full history of SBY 460W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

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