2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 BMW 6 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

1,783 MOT tests in 2024. 83.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.8%
Failed or needed repairs16.2%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,783 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
    79 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    76 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    33 marked dangerous
  7. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.7%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    14 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres10.7%
  2. Suspension2.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Wheels1.3%
  6. Brakes0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 BMW 6 Series?

In 2024, 83.8% of 2016 BMW 6 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,783 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 BMW 6 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 BMW 6 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).