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BK17 XSM

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,890 mi
Last recorded50,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 XSM
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,890 miles

Coolant leak Bottom Of Engine ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping From Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 50,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Bottom Of Engine ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM And Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping From Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Light On (low pressure)

Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,159 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM And Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 48,159 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM And Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 47,338 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 47,337 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 39,947 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 39,898 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges 195 - 55 - 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 33,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,153 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 25,148 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade split

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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BK17 XSM is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 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 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK17 XSM registered?

BK17 XSM is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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