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D521 JYG

1987 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,324 mi
Last recorded98,324 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R Series52,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD521 JYG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 98,025 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 98,025 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,645 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 97,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 93,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 92,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 88,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 75,703 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 70,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 66,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 60,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 56,062 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,257 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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D521 JYG is a 1987 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D521 JYG, 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 D521 JYG?

You can check the full history of D521 JYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D521 JYG registered?

D521 JYG is a 1987 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D521 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D521 JYG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D521 JYG have outstanding finance?

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