2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 BMW X6 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,042 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,042 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    37 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  5. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  6. Brakes1.1%
  7. Suspension0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 BMW X6?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2020 BMW X6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,042 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 BMW X6?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 BMW X6 reliable at MOT time?

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