2010 BMW X6 · 3,384 MOT tests
2010 BMW X6 reliability
2010 BMW X6s fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 X6 years (3,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 19.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 52% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 109,287
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,384
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.9%
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Tyres5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Brakes3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.93%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.86%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.71%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.98%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 0.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.09%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.71%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.26%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 BMW X6 reliable?
2010 BMW X6s fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 X6 years (3,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.93% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.86% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 BMW X6 shows 109,287 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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