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BC16 VWU

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,140 mi
Last recorded57,140 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 57,140 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, trailing arms/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 57,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" and 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge 195/55-16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 50,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge 195/55-16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 45,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 45,477 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55-16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 33,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 26,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 20,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,689 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 VWU is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VWU registered?

BC16 VWU is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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