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KV16 BWJ

2016 Ds DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,943 mi
Last recorded96,943 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 BWJ
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 96,943 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ( STRONGLY ADVISED ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,117 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 70,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,575 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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KV16 BWJ is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 50,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV16 BWJ registered?

KV16 BWJ is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is KV16 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 BWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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