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FC14 BAM

2015 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,167 mi
Last recorded63,167 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC14 BAM
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 63,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 63,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 49,600 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded recommend attention (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded recommend attention (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 49,585 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded recommend attention (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded recommend attention (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 46,007 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 35,022 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 35,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 26,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 18,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 14,892 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 14,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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FC14 BAM is a 2015 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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FC14 BAM is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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