Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 BMW G Series?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 BMW G Series?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 BMW G Series?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 BMW G Series reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2013 BMW G Series has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 BMW G Series?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW G Series (2013)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.2% first-time pass rate

2013 BMW G Series

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2013 BMW G Series. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 BMW G Series is a strong performer on test day—a 92.2% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%—though 16.5% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth investigating on any example you're considering. These vehicles are relatively low-mileage for their age (median 9,236 miles), but when failures do happen they average 0.74 per car, suggesting minor rather than catastrophic issues.

The high advisory rate of 3.4 per vehicle flags that preventative maintenance and wear items need attention, though this is typical for a premium marque. Before buying, get a full service history and have any example independently inspected by a BMW specialist, since the spread between strong pass rates and occasional serious defects means condition varies significantly between cars.

We have limited data for the 2013 BMW G Series — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.74

Over 8.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–16k

For context

These stats describe 103 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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Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - 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. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 BMW G Series 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.

9,236

typical

5,405

low mileage

15,528

high mileage

Half of all 2013 BMW G Series vehicles fall between 5,405 and 15,528 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,405 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.

✓ 5,405–15,528 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 BMW G Seriess sit.

⚠ Over 20,962 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 G Series — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 60% of 2013 BMW G Seriess are still active.

62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

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.

MOT History Averages

8.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.74

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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