RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW 6 Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·10,767 DVSA tests·2024
Across 10,767 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of BMW 6 Series cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and visibility.
90%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 67% of peers
+4.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
6,524 tests · fleet 85%
90%
8 to 12 years
2,832 tests · fleet 73%
82%
13 years and older
1,411 tests · fleet 61%
80%
Where the 6 Series fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on suspension, visibility, lights & electrics.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW 6 Series MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 6 Series reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 6 Series holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 67% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 6 Series?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 6 Series in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%; 8 to 12 years, 82%; and 13 years and older, 80%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 6 Series MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 6 Series versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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