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YJ03 FES

2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,206 mi
Last recorded74,206 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure22,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 FES
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,206 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 74,201 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 119,798 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 119,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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YJ03 FES is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJ03 FES, 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 YJ03 FES registered?

YJ03 FES is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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