2014 BMW X6 · 5,503 MOT tests
2014 BMW X6 reliability
2014 BMW X6s fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 X6 years (5,503 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 18.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 82,933
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,503
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.3%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Suspension3.3%
- Brakes3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.42%
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 1.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.38%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.22%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 0.73%
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 (13.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.2%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.33%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.96%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW X6 reliable?
2014 BMW X6s fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 X6 years (5,503 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.42% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.65% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW X6 shows 82,933 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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