2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · AN51 AHN
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 32,642 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AN51 AHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 32,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AN51 AHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (AN51 AHN) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AN51 AHN Mileage History
- 18/12/202126,976 mi
- 16/12/202228,018 mi+1,042 mi
- 13/12/202328,766 mi+748 mi
- 12/12/202429,618 mi+852 mi
- 02/12/202532,642 mi+3,024 mi
Average of roughly 1,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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