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KN53 LRE

2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,079 mi
Last recorded11,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure22,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LRE
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 11,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 11,040 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 10,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 10,889 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 10,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 10,870 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 10,633 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 10,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 10,303 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 10,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 7,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 7,264 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 7,264 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 7,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,847 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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KN53 LRE is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KN53 LRE, 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 KN53 LRE registered?

KN53 LRE is a 2003 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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