BMW 320 (2013)
2013 BMW 320
CarHunch analysed 318 real MOT records for the 2013 BMW 320.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 318 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2013 BMW 320 passes its MOT first time in 88.3% of cases, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions do particularly well at 90.3% versus diesel at 86.4%. However, one in five of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers and worth investigating thoroughly on any used example.
At around 74,000 miles median, these cars are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're accumulating an average of 5.8 advisories per test—suggesting incremental deterioration in trim, bushings, and minor components rather than catastrophic failures. Before committing to a purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the cooling system and suspension, as these recurring advisory categories hint at where costs tend to creep in.
The 2013 BMW 320 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 318 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 318 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.
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Before you buy a 2013 BMW 320
Based on MOT data from 318 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (50%) | 160 | 86.4% | 1.18 |
| Petrol (49%) | 157 | 90.9% | 0.55 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 56,995 BMW 320 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 BMW 320 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 BMW 320 vehicles fall between 56,680 and 103,108 miles.
2013 BMW 320 — Still on the Road
Almost all 2013 BMW 320s are still on the road.
Strong survival — 269 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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