2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 BMW 6 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

1,055 MOT tests in 2024. 88.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.5%
Failed or needed repairs11.5%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,055 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    26 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Flexible couplings: excessively deteriorated0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  3. Body & chassis1.4%
  4. Brakes1.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  6. Lights & electrics1.0%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.2%
  4. Flexible couplings: excessively deteriorated2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%

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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 BMW 6 Series?

In 2024, 88.5% of 2019 BMW 6 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,055 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW 6 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW 6 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).