MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
726 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing damper rod rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing damper rod rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R45?
Based on 2,326 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.
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WCG 585V is a 1979 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 1979 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 37,127 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 WCG 585V, 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.
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What year was WCG 585V registered?
WCG 585V is a 1979 BMW R45, first registered on 16 October 1979.
Is WCG 585V safe to buy?
The MOT history for WCG 585V 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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