2016 BMW X6 · 7,604 MOT tests
2016 BMW X6 reliability
2016 BMW X6s fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 X6 years (7,604 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 62,185
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,604
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Brakes1.3%
- Suspension1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.3%
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 1.24%
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 0.93%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.39%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.38%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.14%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.96%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.87%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 BMW X6 reliable?
2016 BMW X6s fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 X6 years (7,604 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.24% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW X6 shows 62,185 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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