2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 BMW X6 MOT pass rate and common faults

651 MOT tests in 2024. 87.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.1%
Failed or needed repairs12.9%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 651 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    28 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  6. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.8%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Lights & electrics2.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  5. Wheels1.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  7. Suspension0.9%
  8. Brakes0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%

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 2019 BMW X6?

In 2024, 87.1% of 2019 BMW X6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 651 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW X6?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW X6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).