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BC18 UBP

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,380 mi
Last recorded61,380 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 61,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 61,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,746 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 49,514 miles

Front coolant pipe under engine corroded

Front oil filter corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 49,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front coolant pipe under engine corroded

Front oil filter corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,411 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 40,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 28,323 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 28,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 19,138 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 19,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 UBP 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 54.5%.

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 UBP registered?

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

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