2017 BMW 6 Series · 5,450 MOT tests
2017 BMW 6 Series reliability
2017 BMW 6 Seriess fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 6 Series years (5,450 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 14.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 48,034
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,450
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.4% of tests fail here (456% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Wheels1.4%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Brakes1%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre bulge from structural failure 2.75%
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 2.06%
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 1.82%
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 0.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 0.81%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.59%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.74%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.28%)
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 2017 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2017 BMW 6 Seriess fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 6 Series years (5,450 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often tyre bulge from structural failure (2.75% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.06% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW 6 Series shows 48,034 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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