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K3 ADV

2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,681 mi
Last recorded47,681 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure23,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 ADV
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 47,681 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 47,417 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 44,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 43,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,237 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,958 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,229 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,911 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 21,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 18,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,234 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,113 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure?

Based on 768 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,438
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 2
wheel bearings have excessive free play 2
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K3 ADV is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 23,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K3 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 ADV registered?

K3 ADV is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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