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BF16 PRV

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,463 mi
Last recorded107,463 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 PRV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 107,463 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres, outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,106 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,815 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,746 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 32,093 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,968 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,583 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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BF16 PRV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF16 PRV registered?

BF16 PRV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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