2013 BMW 7 Series · 2,989 MOT tests
2013 BMW 7 Series reliability
2013 BMW 7 Seriess fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 22 7 Series years (2,989 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 18.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 95,146
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,989
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 2.3% of tests fail here (359% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.8%
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Brakes2.7%
- Wheels2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.71%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.01%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.77%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 1.3%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.1%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.71%)
Other years
Every BMW 7 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2013 BMW 7 Seriess fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 22 7 Series years (2,989 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.71% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.01% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW 7 Series shows 95,146 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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