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YWL 319V

1979 BMW R45

Beige Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,334 mi
Last recorded47,334 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1979 BMW R4537,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWL 319V
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,334 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rear number plate cracked

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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YWL 319V is a 1979 BMW R45 in Beige with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 YWL 319V, 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 YWL 319V registered?

YWL 319V is a 1979 BMW R45, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is YWL 319V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWL 319V shows 1 test 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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