MOT reliability
Bmw R45
372 vehicles · 2,326 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 372 Bmw R45 vehicles and 2,326 completed MOT tests, the Bmw R45 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,258 miles.
372
Vehicles
2,326
MOT tests
899
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw R45 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw R45 MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Steering11%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Bmw R45 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 77% |
| 2 | 9 | 89% |
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 11 | 73% |
| 5 | 12 | 92% |
| 6 | 10 | 90% |
| 7 | 10 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 11 | 73% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 8 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (370), Other (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw R45 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw R45 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (49 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (44 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (38 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (26 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (23 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (23 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (18 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (17 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (17 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (15 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (15 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (15 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (15 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (15 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (15 times)
Bmw R45 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 40,529 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 12,369 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 46,611 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 20,996 |
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 1,887 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 40,898 |
| 2013 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 31,076 |
| 2010 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 32,199 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 41,755 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 33,892 |
| 2004 | 2 | 26 | 81% | 40,197 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 85,943 |
| 2002 | 3 | 45 | 93% | 68,306 |
| 2001 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 75,469 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 72,909 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 18,053 |
| 1994 | 1 | 20 | 100% | 62,178 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 40,213 |
| 1990 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 41,749 |
| 1987 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 2,486 |
| 1986 | 5 | 19 | 84% | 23,611 |
| 1985 | 12 | 81 | 90% | 68,620 |
| 1984 | 11 | 94 | 86% | 29,901 |
| 1983 | 32 | 225 | 87% | 42,069 |
| 1982 | 32 | 271 | 86% | 34,380 |
| 1981 | 59 | 437 | 88% | 51,645 |
| 1980 | 54 | 325 | 85% | 41,773 |
| 1979 | 87 | 576 | 88% | 44,310 |
| 1978 | 19 | 110 | 85% | 84,272 |
Bmw R45 reliability FAQ
Across 372 Bmw R45 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw R45 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Bmw R45 in our data has covered around
46,258 miles.
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