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UWR 630W

1980 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,377 mi
Last recorded50,377 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 BMW R4533,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWR 630W
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,377 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 50,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,163 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,842 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,480 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2010 47,003 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 45,660 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,106 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 44,002 miles

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.

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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UWR 630W is a 1980 BMW R45 in Red with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 33,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWR 630W, 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 46 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 UWR 630W registered?

UWR 630W is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is UWR 630W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWR 630W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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