2021 · 3 years old at test · Plug-in hybrid mostly

2021 BMW X6 MOT pass rate and common faults

995 MOT tests in 2024. 82.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time82.9%
Failed or needed repairs17.1%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 995 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 cords6.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    39 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
    37 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  5. Side repeaters: not working0.9%
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.9%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    12 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres13.3%
  2. Lights & electrics2.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  4. Number plates & VIN1.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.9%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2021 BMW X6?

In 2024, 82.9% of 2021 BMW X6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 995 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 BMW X6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).