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RAT 70M

1981 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98 mi
Last recorded98 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 70M
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 98 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 620 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,822 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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RAT 70M is a 1981 BMW R Series in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 43,710 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 RAT 70M, 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 45 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RAT 70M?

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What year was RAT 70M registered?

RAT 70M is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RAT 70M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAT 70M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAT 70M have outstanding finance?

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