MOT reliability
Bmw 6
5 vehicles · 60 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Bmw 6 vehicles and 60 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 6 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,678 miles.
5
Vehicles
60
MOT tests
4,194
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 6 MOT tests:
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Other51%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Steering9%
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Visibility8%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Bmw 6 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw 6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 6 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded (3 times)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items (3 times)
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
- front tyres wearing on edges (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre fitted incorrectly (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside mirror glass damaged (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw 6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 126,434 |
| 2007 | 2 | 34 | 82% | 96,818 |
Bmw 6 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Bmw 6 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 6 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded; Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i)).
The typical Bmw 6 in our data has covered around
109,678 miles.
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