2015 BMW 6 Series · 8,282 MOT tests
2015 BMW 6 Series reliability
2015 BMW 6 Seriess fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 6 Series years (8,282 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 14.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 68,056
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,282
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (179% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Suspension2.2%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Wheels1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre bulge from structural failure 2.28%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.56%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.32%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.27%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.53%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.4%)
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 2015 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2015 BMW 6 Seriess fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 6 Series years (8,282 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often tyre bulge from structural failure (2.28% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.56% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW 6 Series shows 68,056 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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