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2013 BMW 328i Se Auto MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 328i Se Auto models manufactured in 2013, based on 56 real MOT test results.

83.9%
Pass Rate
16.1%
Fail Rate
56
Total Tests
23,894
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2013 BMW 328i Se Auto MOT Analysis

The 2013 BMW 328i Se Auto has an MOT pass rate of 83.9% based on 56 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 23,894 miles on the odometer. With a 16.1% failure rate, the 2013 328i Se Auto is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 BMW 328i Se Auto is Tyres, responsible for 5.4% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 1.8%.

⚠ Based on limited data (56 tests)

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall 328i Se Auto page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres5.4%3
2Driver's View Of The Road1.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 23,894 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres2.24% per 10K miVisibility0.75% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres2.245.4%3
Visibility0.751.8%1

Mileage Statistics

23,894
Mean
25,847
Median
17,986
25th Percentile
28,721
75th Percentile
6.74% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 BMW 328i Se Auto has an MOT pass rate of 83.9% based on 56 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 23,894 miles on the odometer. With a 16.1% failure rate, the 2013 328i Se Auto is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 BMW 328i Se Auto, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 23,894 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Tyres — 5.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 5.4% of MOT failures on 2013 BMW 328i Se Auto models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Driver's View of the Road — 1.8% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 2013 BMW 328i Se Auto models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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