BMW X6 MOT pass rate
88.8% of 37,081 BMW X6 MOT tests pass.
The X6 has a pass rate of 88.8%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (85.5%).
The BMW X6 passes its MOT 88.8% 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 85.2% at 0–3 years to 79.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 85.2% | 1,627 | 26,965 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.8% | 8,564 | 42,524 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.4% | 13,759 | 70,497 miles |
| 10–15 years | 85.4% | 11,555 | 104,569 miles |
| 15+ years | 79.9% | 1,576 | 123,013 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW X6
The most common reason the BMW X6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 42.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 42.5% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 25.3% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 13.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 12.7% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 4.6% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
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 X6?
- 88.8% of BMW X6 MOT tests pass, based on 37,081 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW X6?
- The most common reason the BMW X6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 42.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the BMW X6'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.