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WCG 585V

1979 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

726 mi
Last recorded726 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R4537,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 585V
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing damper rod rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 726 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,649 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 47,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 46,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,048 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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