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PF53 FPG

2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure22,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FPG
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 91,861 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 91,861 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,297 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 90,297 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 85,946 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,388 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 85,291 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 85,008 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 80,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,095 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,834 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 68,823 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,914 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,798 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,259 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,149 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 27,068 miles

Final drive bevel bearings slightly loose.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 22,500 miles

Final drive mounting bearings worn. †

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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PF53 FPG is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 22,500 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 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 PF53 FPG, 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 23 years old, this BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF53 FPG registered?

PF53 FPG is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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