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DFZ 3696

2010 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,770 mi
Last recorded57,770 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 31879,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 3696
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 57,770 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 55,094 miles

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

Underbody Covers/Trays Fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2024 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Underbody Covers/Trays Fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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DFZ 3696 is a 2010 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFZ 3696 registered?

DFZ 3696 is a 2010 BMW 318, first registered on 12 August 2010.

Is DFZ 3696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 3696 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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