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BJ65 BYR

2015 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,096 mi
Last recorded71,096 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Ds DS345,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 BYR
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 71,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,625 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 58,470 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 58,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,124 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 51,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,749 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Sep 2021 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 35,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 18,041 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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BJ65 BYR is a 2015 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 2015 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,781 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 11 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ65 BYR registered?

BJ65 BYR is a 2015 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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