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BP17 VSM

2017 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 VSM
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,475 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,439 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 42,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 30,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear inner bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear inner bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,335 miles

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 28 May 2021 23,425 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 16,450 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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BP17 VSM is a 2017 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP17 VSM registered?

BP17 VSM is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is BP17 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP17 VSM 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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