2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 BMW X6 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,133 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,133 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Side repeaters: not working3.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    48 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    28 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.1%
  2. Tyres8.1%
  3. Suspension4.9%
  4. Brakes4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%

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: side repeaters: not working. 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 2013 BMW X6?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2013 BMW X6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,133 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 BMW X6?

The most common failure reasons were side repeaters: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 BMW X6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).