BMW X6 MOT Pass Rate
87.2% of 7,267 BMW X6 MOT tests pass.
The X6 has a pass rate of 87.2%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW X6 passes its MOT 87.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.2% at 3–6 years to 77.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.2% | 419 | 53,024 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.3% | 3,463 | 69,240 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.8% | 2,835 | 105,466 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.1% | 550 | 127,521 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X6
The most common reason the BMW X6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 36.0% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 30.8% | fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.6% | not working |
| Brakes | 14.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 12.6% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Road Wheels | 6.0% | fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.6% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | obviously inoperative |