2015 BMW X6 · 5,388 MOT tests
2015 BMW X6 reliability
2015 BMW X6s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 X6 years (5,388 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 12.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 53% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 73,536
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,388
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 85% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Suspension2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Brakes1.4%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.5%
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 1.28%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.21%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.61%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.58%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.32%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.84%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.73%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 BMW X6 reliable?
2015 BMW X6s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 X6 years (5,388 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.5% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.28% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW X6 shows 73,536 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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