BMW X6 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
77.3% pass rate
from 858 tests in 2021
(40% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW X6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.2% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (21 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.93% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.93% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.82% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.82% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.82% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.82% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (17 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (17 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic parking brake (21 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.70% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.6% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.70% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust emissions (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.58% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Transmission
      • 0.58% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.58% fail on Joints
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
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