2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 BMW X6 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,307 MOT tests in 2024. 80.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time80.5%
Failed or needed repairs19.5%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,307 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    49 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    46 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  6. Side repeaters: not working1.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    18 marked dangerous
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.8%
  9. Washers: not working0.8%
  10. Position lamp: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.4%
  3. Suspension4.1%
  4. Brakes3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Wheels1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%

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 ply or cords exposed. 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 2014 BMW X6?

In 2024, 80.5% of 2014 BMW X6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,307 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 BMW X6?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken; 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 2014 BMW X6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).