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BF16 UVL

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,938 mi
Last recorded58,938 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 UVL
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 58,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,665 miles

Nearside CV boot releasing grease

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 53,452 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,966 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 25,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,155 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 UVL is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol 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 UVL registered?

BF16 UVL is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BF16 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 UVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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