Bmw X6
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 35,320 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
35,320
Best Year
2016 (93%)
Years Covered
12
About the Bmw X6
The Bmw X6 has been tested 35,320 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (2008 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2016 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 4,566 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 82%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW X6s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 123,091 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 47,950 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Bmw X6 by Year
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