BMW 6 SERIES MOT pass rate
86.0% of 48,190 BMW 6 SERIES MOT tests pass.
The 6 SERIES's pass rate of 86.0% is in line with the average across all BMW models, at 85.5%.
The BMW 6 SERIES passes its MOT 86.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.1% at 3–6 years to 81.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 91.1% | 5,518 | 49,573 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.6% | 15,428 | 67,593 miles |
| 10–15 years | 86.0% | 13,508 | 93,790 miles |
| 15+ years | 81.1% | 13,732 | 111,724 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 6 SERIES
The most common reason the BMW 6 SERIES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 39.7% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 31.3% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 16.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 14.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 5.9% | Fractured |
| Steering | 4.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 6 SERIES?
- 86.0% of BMW 6 SERIES MOT tests pass, based on 48,190 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW 6 SERIES?
- The most common reason the BMW 6 SERIES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the BMW 6 SERIES's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.