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BD16 VLE

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,444 mi
Last recorded76,444 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 VLE
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 76,444 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 70,523 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 70,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 59,034 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 47,978 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,653 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF brake disc lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ODO meter in the vehicle state 30449miles, probably wrong reading on the previous test.

Pass 24 May 2019 37,715 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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BD16 VLE is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD16 VLE registered?

BD16 VLE is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is BD16 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 VLE 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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