2013 BMW 318d M — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2013 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 4
✅ 0.4% above average (23031 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2013 BMW 318d M as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 2 to 4 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2 yrs | 89.7% | 39 |
| 3 yrs | 85.2% | 433 |
| 4 yrs | 81.5% | 400 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2013 BMW 318d M pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows declining over 3 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 (4 yrs) | 81.5% | 400 |
| 2016 (3 yrs) | 85.2% | 433 |
| 2015 (2 yrs) | 89.7% | 39 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2013 BMW 318d M, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's View of the Road | 7.7% (2 yrs) | 3.0% (4 yrs) | -4.7%
| 🟢 ↓ |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 7.7% (2 yrs) | 11.0% (4 yrs) | +3.3%
| 🔴 ↑ |
| Tyres | 17.9% (2 yrs) | 16.5% (4 yrs) | -1.4%
| ⚪ — |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 2.6% (2 yrs) | 2.3% (4 yrs) | -0.3%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how BMW 318d M cars manufactured in 2013 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2015 to 2017, covering 872 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.