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Red · Petrol · 2017 · 1,498 cc

C5 BGCMOT history

C5 BGC is a red petrol MG 3 first used on 14 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 57,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

C5 BGC red MG 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,281 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
14 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BGC was last recorded at 57,281 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 12,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,569 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,712 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,281 miles
  • 2025 – 44,569 miles
  • 2024 – 41,176 miles
  • 2023 – 36,456 miles
  • 2022 – 27,571 miles
  • 2021 – 22,346 miles
  • 2020 – 19,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,281 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,281 miles (+12,712)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    802726549834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,569 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    696773965228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,176 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    468268829805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass is misty (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass is misty (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail41,176 miles (+4,720)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    915940001001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass is misty (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass is misty (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass36,456 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,456 miles
    Test number
    116881586844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail36,452 miles (+8,881)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    929540340879
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass27,571 miles (+5,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,571 miles
    Test number
    496514840869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass22,346 miles (+3,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,346 miles
    Test number
    945436849842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass19,203 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,203 miles
    Test number
    826798406071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail19,095 miles1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,095 miles
    Test number
    728616891293
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Advisory195/55 16.
    • AdvisoryAdvise TPMS light on indicating under inflation of one or more tyres.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about C5 BGC

Does C5 BGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BGC is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BGC?
The MOT on C5 BGC is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BGC done?
C5 BGC was recorded at 57,281 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has C5 BGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BGC has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 BGC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 BGC find?
C5 BGC passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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