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BN16 DPE

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,759 mi
Last recorded29,759 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 DPE
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 29,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 29,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 27,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in treads and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 27,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in treads and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 25,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 23,824 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filter slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,874 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 16,502 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 16,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 DPE 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 72.7%.

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 DPE registered?

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

Is BN16 DPE safe to buy?

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