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BU18 OLW

2018 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,726 mi
Last recorded48,726 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 OLW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 48,726 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 46,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 44,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 40,145 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 40,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2021 35,752 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,712 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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BU18 OLW is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,982 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 8 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU18 OLW registered?

BU18 OLW is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is BU18 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 OLW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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