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BK16 ZXW

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,569 mi
Last recorded86,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 ZXW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,569 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 86,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 74,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 74,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 66,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,169 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 39,412 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 57,382 miles

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

Central Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are heavily cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre has a piece of metal in the tread ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner tread is out of shape has a flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 57,379 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear rubber bushes have separated from their bondings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are heavily cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre has a piece of metal in the tread ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner tread is out of shape has a flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,041 miles

rear tyres out off shape and slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BK16 ZXW is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK16 ZXW registered?

BK16 ZXW is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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