BMW X6

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 35,320 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests

35,320

Highest Pass Rate

2016 (93%)

Years Covered

About the BMW X6

The BMW X6 was MOT tested 35,320 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2008 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 4,566 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 82%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW X6s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 2993cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,131

Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the BMW X6?

vs average of all models+6% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average+0% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread11 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

BMW X6 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	91%	1,414	47,950 mi
2018	92%	5,522	54,052 mi
2017	92%	3,667	64,132 mi
2016	93%	4,566	71,331 mi
2015	91%	3,260	81,723 mi
2014	88%	3,247	90,615 mi
2013	88%	2,989	96,288 mi
2012	86%	2,858	103,018 mi
2011	86%	2,085	109,926 mi
2010	87%	2,186	113,093 mi
2009	85%	2,409	119,777 mi
2008	82%	1,117	123,091 mi

Questions about the BMW X6

Is the BMW X6 reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (2008 to 2019), the BMW X6 averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 35,320 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2016 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year BMW X6 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 BMW X6 has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 82%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.