MOT reliability
Bmw X6 (e71)
24 vehicles · 179 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Bmw X6 (e71) vehicles and 179 completed MOT tests, the Bmw X6 (e71) has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,228 miles.
24
Vehicles
179
MOT tests
6,870
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw X6 (e71) problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw X6 (e71) MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension41%
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Other37%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw X6 (e71) pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 85% |
| 4 | 13 | 85% |
| 5 | 15 | 80% |
| 6 | 16 | 88% |
| 7 | 14 | 93% |
| 8 | 12 | 83% |
| 9 | 16 | 75% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 16 | 81% |
| 12 | 13 | 77% |
| 13 | 15 | 73% |
| 14 | 12 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (15), Petrol (9)
Most common Bmw X6 (e71) MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw X6 (e71) MOT tests:
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (8 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- smoke test pass clean (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Bmw X6 (e71) pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,548 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 70,805 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 158,432 |
| 2013 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 71,236 |
| 2012 | 5 | 29 | 83% | 110,847 |
| 2011 | 4 | 46 | 72% | 129,875 |
| 2010 | 4 | 31 | 77% | 106,229 |
| 2008 | 5 | 57 | 86% | 104,953 |
Bmw X6 (e71) reliability FAQ
Across 24 Bmw X6 (e71) vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw X6 (e71) MOT issues are:
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw X6 (e71) in our data has covered around
103,228 miles.
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