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TAO 266S

2004 BMW R45

Gold Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,648 mi
Last recorded13,648 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 266S
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 13,648 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

steering head bearings appear slighty tight

Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,149 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2014 11,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,544 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,400 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 3,883 miles

Rear tyre side walls perished

Front tyre side walls perished

Fail 15 Aug 2008 3,811 miles

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

Front tyre side walls perished

Rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 16 Aug 2007 3,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 2,577 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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TAO 266S is a 2004 BMW R45 in Gold with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TAO 266S, 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 22 years old, this BMW R45 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TAO 266S registered?

TAO 266S is a 2004 BMW R45, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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