BMW M6 MOT pass rate
92.5% of 3,248 BMW M6 MOT tests pass.
The M6 passes its MOT 92.5% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW M6 passes its MOT 92.5% 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 eases gradually with age, from 95.0% at 3–6 years to 89.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 95.0% | 60 | 34,693 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.3% | 1,873 | 49,834 miles |
| 10–15 years | 95.3% | 765 | 56,880 miles |
| 15+ years | 89.1% | 550 | 73,777 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW M6
The most common reason the BMW M6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 35.2% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.5% | Too high |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.3% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Identification of the vehicle | 13.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 12.4% | Fractured or broken |
| Visibility | 11.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 11.0% | Significantly and obviously worn |
| Road Wheels | 3.1% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.7% | Ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.0% | Panel damaged and likely to cause injury |
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 M6?
- 92.5% of BMW M6 MOT tests pass, based on 3,248 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW M6?
- The most common reason the BMW M6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the BMW M6'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.