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6 ANJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,054 mi
Last recorded94,054 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 ANJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,054 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,645 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 11 Sep 2021 90,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,320 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 87,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 79,170 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,297 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,695 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,313 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,561 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 40,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 19 Jul 2008 35,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,625 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,226 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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6 ANJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 87,452 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 6 ANJ, 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 23 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6 ANJ?

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What year was 6 ANJ registered?

6 ANJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is 6 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 ANJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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