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S888 UFO

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,960 mi
Last recorded111,960 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 UFO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 111,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 111,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 107,605 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 104,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 102,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,108 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-body Trays/Covers fitted.(Front to Rear.)

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,301 miles

Lower under body covers fitted along with engine tray, restricting thorough inspection.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,062 miles

Engine tray fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front tyre treads have small cracks

Offside and nearside rear tyre treads have small cracks

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,305 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,843 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,246 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,527 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,848 miles

Boot lid only opens manually with key

Front wiper blades smearing

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2009 63,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Boot lid only opens manually with key

Front wiper blades smearing

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,886 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 58,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,192 miles

Front reg plate slightly damaged

Offside reverse light not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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S888 UFO is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 103,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S888 UFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S888 UFO registered?

S888 UFO is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is S888 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 UFO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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