BMW X6 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
76.8% pass rate
from 530 tests in 2021
(42% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.94% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.19% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic parking brake (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.94% fail on Wipers (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.94% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Transmission (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.94% fail on Joints
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.94% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust emissions (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.94% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.94% fail on Attachment
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Airbags
      • 0.19% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.38% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end
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