2013 BMW X6 · 4,942 MOT tests
2013 BMW X6 reliability
2013 BMW X6s fail 18% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 X6 years (4,942 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 18%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 90,498
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,942
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Lights and electrics6.8%
- Suspension3.7%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.51%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Side repeater not working 2.41%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.3%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.97%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.94%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.66%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.25%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW X6 reliable?
2013 BMW X6s fail 18% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 X6 years (4,942 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.51% of tests), side repeater not working (2.41% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW X6 shows 90,498 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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