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N8 BWK

2015 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,111 mi
Last recorded57,111 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 BWK
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 57,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle at coil spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe coated in underseal or wax

Fail 7 May 2026 57,103 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Weld repair. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached Bolt Loose and arm moves excessively. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 56,685 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 56,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 56,674 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 53,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 53,983 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,123 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,454 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,024 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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N8 BWK is a 2015 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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What year was N8 BWK registered?

N8 BWK is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 19 March 2015.

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