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BMW 320d Efficientdynamics (2013)

432 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2013 BMW 320d Efficientdynamics

CarHunch analysed 432 real MOT records for the 2013 BMW 320d Efficientdynamics. 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. 432 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2013 BMW 320D EfficentDynamics falls short of the UK average with a first-time pass rate of 74.8% versus the national 80%, suggesting these cars are slightly more troublesome than typical for their age. On the positive side, no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so you're not looking at safety-critical issues.

At 117,724 miles median mileage, these cars have been driven hard for their eleven years on the road, yet the modest 0.79 average failures per test indicates the mechanical basics hold up reasonably well. Before purchasing, get a full pre-buy inspection focused on suspension and cooling systems—the areas where this generation of BMW tends to rack up MOT failures—and factor in that one in four will likely need work to pass its next test.

The 2013 BMW 320d Efficientdynamics passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass
86.6%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.79
Over 5.1 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
118k
Middle half: 97k–134k
For context
Good baseline reliability. A 86.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 432 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.

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Before you buy a 2013 BMW 320d Efficientdynamics

Based on MOT data from 432 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (98%) 424 86.5% 0.79

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,244 BMW 320d Efficientdynamics vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 34%
764
Black 26%
584
Grey 14.4%
324
Red 10.6%
238
Blue 8.4%
189
Silver 5.8%
131
Bronze 0.6%
14

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 BMW 320d Efficientdynamics 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.

117,724
typical
97,095
low mileage
133,999
high mileage

Half of all 2013 BMW 320d Efficientdynamics vehicles fall between 97,095 and 133,999 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 97,095 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
97,095–133,999 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 BMW 320d Efficientdynamicss sit.
Over 180,898 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 BMW 320d Efficientdynamics — Still on the Road

Most 2013 BMW 320d Efficientdynamicss are still being driven.

Strong survival — 236 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.

93 236 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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.

MOT History Averages

5.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.79
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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