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BC16 VWN

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,382 mi
Last recorded59,382 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 VWN
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 59,382 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 59,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 56,078 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 56,056 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 52,841 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Front lower arm, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & worn outer edge (2019). 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 48,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 38,588 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 38,588 miles

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

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))

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 5 Jun 2020 32,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,264 miles

How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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BC16 VWN is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 34,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC16 VWN registered?

BC16 VWN is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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