MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
only running on one cylinder
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
only running on one cylinder
All position lamps not working all (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW R45?
Based on 2,326 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ULX 271X is a 1981 BMW R45 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ULX 271X, 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 ULX 271X registered?
ULX 271X is a 1981 BMW R45, first registered on 9 September 1981.
Is ULX 271X safe to buy?
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