2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 BMW X6 MOT pass rate and common faults

716 MOT tests in 2024. 75.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time75.8%
Failed or needed repairs24.2%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 716 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  3. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    22 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    15 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.0%
  2. Suspension12.8%
  3. Tyres6.6%
  4. Brakes5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Wheels1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 BMW X6?

In 2024, 75.8% of 2010 BMW X6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 716 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 BMW X6?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp cleaning device: for led or hid headlamp inoperative. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 BMW X6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).