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BC18 UBR

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,761 mi
Last recorded86,761 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 86,761 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 65,407 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 50,878 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 13 Nov 2023 50,563 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))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 29 Oct 2022 40,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 40,500 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large lump in tread worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 27,877 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 UBR 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 62.5%.

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 UBR registered?

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

Is BC18 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 UBR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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