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JPP 538Y

1983 BMW R45

Red Petrol 473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,666 mi
Last recorded28,666 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW R4542,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPP 538Y
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine473cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,666 miles

Brake hose slightly kinked Upper front hose. (3.2.B3a)

Front Tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,938 miles

Brake hose slightly kinked Upper front hose. (3.2.B3a)

Front tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,381 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 25,364 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts Front hose joint. (3.2.B2c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning l/h. (1.5.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 23,603 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 21,760 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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JPP 538Y is a 1983 BMW R45 in Red with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 42,528 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 JPP 538Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPP 538Y registered?

JPP 538Y is a 1983 BMW R45, first registered on 13 June 1983.

Is JPP 538Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPP 538Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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