MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
front wheel difficult to turn by hand
Main ignition switch cuts out power intermittently
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
How Reliable is the BMW R45?
Based on 2,326 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TGA 407W is a 1981 BMW R45 in Black with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 TGA 407W, 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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What year was TGA 407W registered?
TGA 407W is a 1981 BMW R45, first registered on 24 March 1981.
Is TGA 407W safe to buy?
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