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AN03 WES

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,528 mi
Last recorded92,528 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN03 WES
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 92,528 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 92,526 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 91,366 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,460 miles

nearside front brake has slight fluctuation

Pass 15 Aug 2020 68,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,309 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 47,066 miles

Nearside Front slight cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Front Lower arm bush slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,954 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 40,953 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 33,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,983 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,243 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,141 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,793 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,942 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,766 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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AN03 WES is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AN03 WES, 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

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What year was AN03 WES registered?

AN03 WES is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AN03 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN03 WES shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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