2010 BMW 6 Series · 2,114 MOT tests
2010 BMW 6 Series reliability
2010 BMW 6 Seriess fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 6 Series years (2,114 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 21.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 106,010
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,114
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.4%
- Tyres6.1%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Steering3.4%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.89%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.18%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.42%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.2%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.07%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.02%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.83%)
Other years
Every BMW 6 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2010 BMW 6 Seriess fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 6 Series years (2,114 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.89% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.18% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 BMW 6 Series shows 106,010 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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