2019 BMW 6 Series · 3,356 MOT tests
2019 BMW 6 Series reliability
2019 BMW 6 Seriess fail 9.9% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 6 Series years (3,356 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 9.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 41,642
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,356
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.3% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Brakes0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.7%
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 1.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.66%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.39%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.3%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.29%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.06%) · Propshaft coupling slightly deteriorated (1.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.7%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.64%)
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 2019 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2019 BMW 6 Seriess fail 9.9% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 6 Series years (3,356 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.7% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.1% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (0.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW 6 Series shows 41,642 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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