BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,310 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 14.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto MOT Reliability Overview
The BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,310 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.6% and a failure rate of 14.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto presents for MOT with approximately 48,702 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2012 models achieve the highest pass rate at 87.8%, while 2010 models have the lowest at 82.8%. This 5.0 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto is Tyres, affecting 15.2% of all tests. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. The second most common issue is Suspension at 5.3%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 5.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.2% | 199 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.3% | 70 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 5.0% | 66 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.2% | 55 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 3.1% | 40 |
| 6 | Registration Plates And Vin | 2.5% | 33 |
| 7 | Road Wheels | 1.0% | 13 |
| 8 | Non-component Advisories | 0.5% | 6 |
| 9 | Steering | 0.2% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 48,702 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.12 | 15.2% | 199 |
| Suspension | 1.10 | 5.3% | 70 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.03 | 5.0% | 66 |
| Brakes | 0.86 | 4.2% | 55 |
| Visibility | 0.63 | 3.1% | 40 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.52 | 2.5% | 33 |
| Wheels | 0.20 | 1.0% | 13 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.09 | 0.5% | 6 |
| Steering | 0.03 | 0.2% | 2 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto has 48,702 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 2.96% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto MOT Data
The BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,310 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.6% and a failure rate of 14.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on tyres and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific X6 Xdrive 40d Auto is likely to perform.
Tyres — 15.2% of failures
Tyres issues account for 15.2% of MOT failures on the BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Suspension — 5.3% of failures
Suspension issues account for 5.3% of MOT failures on the BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 5.0% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on the BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto?
Based on 1,310 MOT tests in our database, the BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto has an overall pass rate of 85.6% (14.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto?
The top 3 reasons a BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto fails its MOT are: 1. Tyres (15.2%), 2. Suspension (5.3%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (5.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto reliable?
With a 14.4% MOT failure rate, the X6 Xdrive 40d Auto is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my BMW X6 Xdrive 40d Auto?
Based on failure data, focus on: Tyres (15.2%); Suspension (5.3%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (5.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.