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P3 DSS

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,510 mi
Last recorded74,510 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 DSS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 74,510 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 74,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 71,831 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 71,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,624 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,017 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 62,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,718 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,308 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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P3 DSS is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P3 DSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P3 DSS registered?

P3 DSS is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is P3 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 DSS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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