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A8 BOK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,467 mi
Last recorded154,467 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BOK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 154,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 154,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 147,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 141,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 134,465 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 134,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 127,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 120,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 115,760 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 115,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 109,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 101,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,785 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,692 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,511 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A8 BOK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 BOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 BOK registered?

A8 BOK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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