BMW X6 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
78.8% pass rate
from 834 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.48% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.72% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic parking brake (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.72% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.96% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.96% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.96% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Other components (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
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