2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 BMW 6 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

246 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 246 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 cords2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Lights & electrics3.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.0%
  5. Flexible couplings: excessively deteriorated1.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2020 BMW 6 Series?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2020 BMW 6 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 246 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 BMW 6 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).