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V286 DJU

1979 BMW R45

Beige Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,406 mi
Last recorded57,406 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1979 BMW R4537,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 DJU
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,406 miles

Stop lamp only working on front brake

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,114 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 56,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 56,694 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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V286 DJU is a 1979 BMW R45 in Beige with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 V286 DJU, 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 V286 DJU registered?

V286 DJU is a 1979 BMW R45, first registered on 3 October 1979.

Is V286 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V286 DJU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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