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SWT 500W

1981 BMW R45

Red Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,524 mi
Last recorded35,524 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 BMW R4543,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWT 500W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 35,524 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 35,518 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 34,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,416 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,369 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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SWT 500W is a 1981 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 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 SWT 500W, 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 SWT 500W?

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What year was SWT 500W registered?

SWT 500W is a 1981 BMW R45, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is SWT 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWT 500W 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.

Does SWT 500W have outstanding finance?

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