2009 BMW X6 · 3,924 MOT tests
2009 BMW X6 reliability
2009 BMW X6s fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 X6 years (3,924 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 22.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 114,854
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,924
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (65% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.1%
- Lights and electrics7.6%
- Tyres5.5%
- Brakes4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.36%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.99%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.81%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.78%
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 1.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.12%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.2%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.91%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.87%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.77%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 BMW X6 reliable?
2009 BMW X6s fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 X6 years (3,924 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.36% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.99% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 BMW X6 shows 114,854 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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