2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 BMW X6 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,062 MOT tests in 2024. 85.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.7%
Failed or needed repairs14.3%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,062 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    102 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    54 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.6%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Suspension1.4%
  6. Brakes1.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%

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: 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 2018 BMW X6?

In 2024, 85.7% of 2018 BMW X6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,062 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 BMW X6?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; 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 2018 BMW X6 reliable at MOT time?

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