2016 BMW 6 Series · 7,530 MOT tests
2016 BMW 6 Series reliability
2016 BMW 6 Seriess fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 6 Series years (7,530 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 14.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 58,579
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,530
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (267% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Suspension1.8%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Wheels1.1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre bulge from structural failure 2.27%
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 2.01%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.93%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.92%
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 (8.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.61%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.5%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.38%)
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 2016 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2016 BMW 6 Seriess fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 6 Series years (7,530 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often tyre bulge from structural failure (2.27% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.01% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW 6 Series shows 58,579 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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