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BN16 DKL

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,667 mi
Last recorded19,667 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 DKL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 19,667 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2025 19,667 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2024 15,769 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 11,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 9,014 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 6,868 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (tyres edges wearing out) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 5,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 3,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual inspection only ()

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 20 Mar 2019 3,328 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual inspection only ()

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

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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BN16 DKL is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN16 DKL registered?

BN16 DKL is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BN16 DKL safe to buy?

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