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BG16 XLF

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,975 mi
Last recorded54,975 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XLF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 54,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 36,778 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 36,765 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 31,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 31,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,865 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,891 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 12,239 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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BG16 XLF is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG16 XLF registered?

BG16 XLF is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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