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BC16 VWV

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,256 mi
Last recorded54,256 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 VWV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 54,256 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 48,250 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 41,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,067 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 36,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,187 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,041 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 VWV is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWV registered?

BC16 VWV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is BC16 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 VWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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