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BC18 BKU

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,659 mi
Last recorded45,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 39,206 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 39,191 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 31,981 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 31,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 23,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING AGE RELATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer CV boot poorly fitted but secure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING AGE RELATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 23,352 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING AGE RELATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING AGE RELATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 20,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,869 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 16,869 miles

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

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

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 BKU is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BKU registered?

BC18 BKU is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 4 July 2018.

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