2017 BMW X6 · 6,068 MOT tests
2017 BMW X6 reliability
2017 BMW X6s fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 X6 years (6,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 10.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 55,275
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,068
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (302% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Number plates and VIN1.1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.48%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.33%
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 1.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.49%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Side repeater not working 0.31%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.82%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.65%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 BMW X6 reliable?
2017 BMW X6s fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 X6 years (6,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.48% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.33% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW X6 shows 55,275 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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