2013 BMW 316 MOT pass rate: 80.4% (3,775 tests)
Is the 2013 316 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81.0% +6.4 vs same-age |
81.0% visual scale |
| 2024 | 81.3% +8.1 vs same-age |
81.3% visual scale |
| 2025 | 78.9% +6.8 vs same-age |
78.9% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 316
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 551 | 31.4% |
| 2 | Tyres | 334 | 19.1% |
| 3 | Brakes | 281 | 16.0% |
| 4 | Suspension | 255 | 14.5% |
| 5 | Visibility | 113 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 74 | 4.2% |
All 316 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,030 | 70.1% | +5.1 pts | 90,325 |
| 2004 | 1,933 | 66.5% | +2.2 pts | 87,018 |
| 2013 (this page) | 3,775 | 80.4% | +7.1 pts | 88,440 |
| 2014 | 4,523 | 81.5% | +5.6 pts | 90,058 |
| 2015 | 2,116 | 82.2% | +3.4 pts | 96,838 |
| 2017 | 2,246 | 87.1% | +3.1 pts | 78,328 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 BMW 316 reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 80.4% of their MOT tests (3,775 tests, 2023–2025), +7.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 88,440 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 316?
The median tested example shows 88,440 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2013 316?
In this cohort petrols pass 82.4% of tests against 77.7% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.