BMW X6 MOT Results
Registered in 201178.8% pass rate
from 834 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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7.0% fail on
Suspension
(37% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Springs
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.1% fail on Coil spring
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
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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
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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
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0.24% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.24% fail on Ball joint
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3.1% fail on
Springs
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6.5% fail on
Tyres
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
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4.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(56% better than other 2011 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.60% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.60% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.48% fail on
Direction indicators
(73% better than other 2011 cars)
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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
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0.48% fail on
Flashing type
(73% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.24% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.24% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.12% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.12% fail on Horn
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1.7% fail on
Headlamps
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4.3% fail on
Visibility
- 2.8% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Wipers
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0.24% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.24% fail on Windscreen
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
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0.12% fail on
View to rear
- 0.12% fail on Mirrors
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3.8% fail on
Brakes
(44% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Brake performance
(47% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.72% fail on
Rbt
- 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
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0.72% fail on
Rbt
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0.84% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.12% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
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0.84% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads
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0.12% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.12% fail on Brake discs
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.72% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.72% fail on Electronic parking brake (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.36% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.12% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.12% fail on Pedal
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1.7% fail on
Brake performance
(47% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.72% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.36% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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1.8% fail on
Transmission
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1.7% fail on
Drive shafts
- 1.7% fail on Joints
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0.12% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.12% fail on Joints
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1.7% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.12% fail on Exhaust system
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1.8% fail on
Transmission
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0.96% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.96% fail on Registration plates
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0.96% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.96% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Steering
(81% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Power steering
- 0.24% fail on Other components (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.12% fail on Track rod end
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0.24% fail on
Power steering
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0.24% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.24% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.24% fail on Condition
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0.24% fail on
Seat belts
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BMW X6 (2008 - 2014)
Unique coupe and SUV style. Drives and handles astonishingly well for a big vehicle. M50d has monstrous 381PS and 740Nm torque.