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VK03 XTE

2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,575 mi
Last recorded27,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure22,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 XTE
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2009 27,575 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,204 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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VK03 XTE is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK03 XTE, 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 VK03 XTE registered?

VK03 XTE is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is VK03 XTE safe to buy?

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