2020 BMW X6 · 3,347 MOT tests
2020 BMW X6 reliability
2020 BMW X6s fail 9.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 X6 years (3,347 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 9.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,553
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,347
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Brakes0.5%
- Suspension0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.93%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.48%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.39%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.33%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.27%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.38%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.55%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.25%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.75%) · Tyre showing slight damage (0.63%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 BMW X6 reliable?
2020 BMW X6s fail 9.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 X6 years (3,347 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.06% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.93% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 BMW X6 shows 32,553 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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