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UWE 92Y

1983 BMW R45

Blue Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,324 mi
Last recorded45,324 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R4542,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWE 92Y
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 45,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 44,416 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,874 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 41,871 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,427 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 38,427 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking nut loose (6.1.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,736 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 37,733 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

oil leak at rear driver unit

oil on rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,646 miles

oil leak at diff

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,464 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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UWE 92Y is a 1983 BMW R45 in Blue with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 42,528 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 UWE 92Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWE 92Y registered?

UWE 92Y is a 1983 BMW R45, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is UWE 92Y safe to buy?

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