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73 DPY

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,480 mi
Last recorded127,480 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 DPY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 127,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 112,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,560 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,132 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,511 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 70,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,328 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,287 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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73 DPY is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 71,615 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 73 DPY, 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 12 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 73 DPY registered?

73 DPY is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is 73 DPY safe to buy?

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