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S8 FHD

2003 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,441 mi
Last recorded46,441 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 FHD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 46,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 43,850 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 38,841 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 36,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 57,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,341 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 53,841 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 51,845 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,411 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,663 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,915 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre inner tread cracking up

o/s/f tyre inner tread cracking up

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,641 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,473 miles

front number plate damaged

near side front cut but not to core

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,549 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 41,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,284 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 39,283 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate damaged top left hand corner

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,963 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged at top right corner

near side rear tyre just LEGAL and tread cracking up

rear number number plate fading

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,822 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,653 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 28,646 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,320 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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S8 FHD is a 2003 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 FHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S8 FHD registered?

S8 FHD is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is S8 FHD safe to buy?

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