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BC18 UBU

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,511 mi
Last recorded24,511 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 24,511 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 1 Jun 2026 24,510 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Jun 2025 22,250 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 22,249 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front subframe corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 19,707 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter

Pass 15 Jul 2023 17,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 14,763 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 12,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 UBU 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 UBU registered?

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

Is BC18 UBU safe to buy?

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