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TVY 896T

1979 BMW R45

Orange Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,848 mi
Last recorded38,848 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 BMW R4537,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVY 896T
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 38,848 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 38,570 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,570 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,343 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

The rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,966 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 26,368 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 26,299 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Outer Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2005 26,299 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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TVY 896T is a 1979 BMW R45 in Orange with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 37,127 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 TVY 896T, 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 47 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TVY 896T registered?

TVY 896T is a 1979 BMW R45, first registered on 20 July 1979.

Is TVY 896T safe to buy?

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