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BG66 ZBN

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,863 mi
Last recorded66,863 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 ZBN
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 66,863 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 66,863 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 60,104 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/S/F tyre worn

Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 29,418 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 29,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 21,914 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 21,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BG66 ZBN is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG66 ZBN registered?

BG66 ZBN is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is BG66 ZBN safe to buy?

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