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BW16 RVK

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,704 mi
Last recorded48,704 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 RVK
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 48,704 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 48,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 41,238 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in light (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 41,238 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in light (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 May 2024 32,858 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 May 2024 32,858 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 26 May 2023 22,905 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 22,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 21,845 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,251 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 16,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 13,368 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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BW16 RVK is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol 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 BW16 RVK registered?

BW16 RVK is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is BW16 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 RVK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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