BMW X6 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 30,868 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 30,868 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 86% of BMW X6 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 steering and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the X6 tends to fail
Share of BMW X6 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, brakes.
Common questions
Is the BMW X6 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW X6 holds up well for its age: 86% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 83% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW X6?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW X6 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%; 8 to 12 years, 86%; and 13 years and older, 81%. 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 X6 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW X6 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).