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D297 NTG

1987 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,001 mi
Last recorded49,001 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R Series52,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD297 NTG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 49,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 48,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 47,667 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 47,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,999 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,948 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,948 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,929 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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D297 NTG is a 1987 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 52,260 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D297 NTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 39 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D297 NTG?

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What year was D297 NTG registered?

D297 NTG is a 1987 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D297 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D297 NTG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D297 NTG have outstanding finance?

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