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164 DP

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,982 mi
Last recorded151,982 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration164 DP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 151,982 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 144,468 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 130,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,690 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 119,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 99,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,313 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 94,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,881 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,263 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,039 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,980 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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164 DP is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 86,531 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 164 DP, 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 16 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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164 DP is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2010.

Is 164 DP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 164 DP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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