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BG15 KYY

2015 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,028 mi
Last recorded70,028 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 KYY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,028 miles

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

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

Front subframe undersealed

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 70,273 miles

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

mileage [pixels flickering

Fail 9 Dec 2024 70,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

mileage [pixels flickering

Fail 28 Oct 2024 70,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,096 miles

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

Front sub-frame corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade needs replacing

Fail 17 Oct 2023 66,096 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front sub-frame corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,500 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,709 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 43,709 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,851 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 36,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,455 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 18,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BG15 KYY is a 2015 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2015 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 11 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG15 KYY is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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