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UGG 293W

1981 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,120 mi
Last recorded63,120 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R4543,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGG 293W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 63,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 63,046 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation lock nut loose (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 60,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 60,194 miles

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

nearside front brake disc grooved

offside front brake disc grooved

rear tyre perishing

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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UGG 293W 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 UGG 293W, 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

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What year was UGG 293W registered?

UGG 293W is a 1981 BMW R45, first registered on 20 May 1981.

Is UGG 293W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGG 293W 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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