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BT16 HMZ

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,148 mi
Last recorded51,148 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 HMZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 51,148 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 49,300 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 49,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,586 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 46,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 43,364 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 37,966 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,423 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 32,742 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 28,484 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 23,091 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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BT16 HMZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT16 HMZ registered?

BT16 HMZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BT16 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 HMZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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