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BC18 TZL

2018 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,392 mi
Last recorded44,392 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 TZL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 44,392 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 44,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 41,763 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 36,463 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 36,463 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 30,670 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 20,931 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 TZL is a 2018 MG 3 in White 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 TZL registered?

BC18 TZL is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 5 July 2018.

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