BMW X6 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
79.1% pass rate
from 1,188 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.3% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.084% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.084% fail on Other suspension component
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.084% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.084% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.084% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.084% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.084% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.084% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.93% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake pads (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.34% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.84% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Electronic parking brake (18 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Lever
    • 0.084% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.084% fail on Servos
    • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.084% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.084% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.084% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.084% fail on Other components
    • 0.084% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.084% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on Wipers (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on View to rear
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.84% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.76% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition
  • 0.76% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Transmission
      • 0.76% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.76% fail on Joints
  • 0.76% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.17% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2012 cars)
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