2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 BMW X6 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,006 MOT tests in 2024. 76.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time76.8%
Failed or needed repairs23.2%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,006 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    54 marked dangerous
  3. Side repeaters: not working2.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  10. Side repeaters: light intensity significantly reduced1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension9.1%
  2. Lights & electrics8.3%
  3. Tyres7.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Brakes3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 BMW X6?

In 2024, 76.8% of 2012 BMW X6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,006 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 BMW X6?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 BMW X6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).