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BMW M6 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,176 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,176 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of BMW M6 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on seat belts and brakes.
92%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 93% of peers
+18.3 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
2,176 tests · fleet 73%
92%
Where the M6 fails
Suspension99
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on seat belts, brakes, body & structure.
Share of 8 to 12 years BMW M6 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW M6 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW M6 holds up well for its age: 92% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 93% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW M6?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW M6 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 92%. 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 M6 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW M6 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
Other BMW models
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