2011 BMW X6 · 3,305 MOT tests
2011 BMW X6 reliability
2011 BMW X6s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 X6 years (3,305 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 21.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 104,892
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,305
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (127% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8%
- Lights and electrics5.9%
- Tyres5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Brakes2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.69%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.82%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.75%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.36%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.15%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.89%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.44%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.08%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.27%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 BMW X6 reliable?
2011 BMW X6s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 X6 years (3,305 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.69% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.82% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 BMW X6 shows 104,892 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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