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D84 JWW

1987 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,874 mi
Last recorded36,874 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW R Series52,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD84 JWW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 36,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 36,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 36,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,130 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 35,949 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 35,949 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 35,576 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,025 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 35,023 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,909 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,259 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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D84 JWW is a 1987 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D84 JWW, 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 D84 JWW?

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What year was D84 JWW registered?

D84 JWW is a 1987 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D84 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D84 JWW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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