2018 BMW X6 · 9,128 MOT tests
2018 BMW X6 reliability
2018 BMW X6s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 X6 years (9,128 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 45,228
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,128
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.5% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Brakes0.9%
- Suspension0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.84%
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 1.41%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.79%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.46%
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 (9.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.99%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.6%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.48%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 BMW X6 reliable?
2018 BMW X6s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 X6 years (9,128 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.88% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.84% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 BMW X6 shows 45,228 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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