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VE03 VJV

2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,465 mi
Last recorded54,465 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure22,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VJV
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 54,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 52,294 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 52,294 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2023 51,309 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 49,469 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 46,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 41,459 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 38,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 35,798 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 35,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,664 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 33,058 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,448 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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VE03 VJV is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VE03 VJV, 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 VE03 VJV registered?

VE03 VJV is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VE03 VJV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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