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BN16 DSX

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,821 mi
Last recorded11,821 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 DSX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 11,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 10,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 8,332 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 8,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 7,945 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 7,213 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 7,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 6,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 6,549 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 6,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 5,485 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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BN16 DSX is a 2016 MG 3 in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN16 DSX?

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What year was BN16 DSX registered?

BN16 DSX is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BN16 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 DSX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN16 DSX have outstanding finance?

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