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BC16 VVW

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,673 mi
Last recorded56,673 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 VVW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 56,673 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 42,015 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 37,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 34,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 20,305 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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BC16 VVW is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC16 VVW registered?

BC16 VVW is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BC16 VVW safe to buy?

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