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BC18 BFV

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,089 mi
Last recorded44,089 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 BFV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 44,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 14 Jan 2025 37,381 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 37,381 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jan 2024 28,856 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 20,524 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 20,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 15,147 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 14,331 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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BC18 BFV is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 28,196 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 8 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC18 BFV registered?

BC18 BFV is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is BC18 BFV safe to buy?

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