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WMT 832T

1978 BMW R45

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,518 mi
Last recorded1,518 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R4552,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMT 832T
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 1,518 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 1,518 miles

Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2018 1,488 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 1,023 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear number plate

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 383 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 5,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 5,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 5,167 miles

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 4,081 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 2,240 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 96,490 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 96,490 miles

Centre Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 94,947 miles

Slight leak steering damper

Steering damper loose Repaired

Fail 28 Aug 2007 94,947 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Slight leak steering damper

Steering damper loose Repaired

Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,054 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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WMT 832T is a 1978 BMW R45 in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 52,721 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 WMT 832T, 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 48 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 WMT 832T registered?

WMT 832T is a 1978 BMW R45, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is WMT 832T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMT 832T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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