BMW X6
Registered from 2003 to 2026.
About this model
The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV by German automaker BMW. The BMW X6 is the originator of the sports activity coupé (SAC), referencing its sloping rear roof design. It combines the attributes of an SUV with the stance of a coupé. It is built in BMW's North American plant in Greer, South Carolina alongside the BMW X5, whose platform it shares. Prior to the release of the X7, the X6 was considered a flagship SUV for BMW.
From the Wikipedia article BMW X6, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 3.0 diesel. 210 of 2,236 tests failed, 9%.
Better than 60% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 60% | 125 |
| Visibility | 20% | 41 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 12% | 25 |
| Brakes | 10% | 20 |
| Lights and electrics | 8% | 16 |
| Suspension | 6% | 13 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 60% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Exhaust and emissions — 12% of its failures
- Brakes — 10% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 6% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Lights and electrics — 8% of its failures
- Visibility — 20% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 17% of its inspections, against the 15% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 10% | 6% | 96 | |
| 20–40k miles | 7% | 9% | 836 | |
| 40–60k miles | 11% | 12% | 892 | |
| 60–80k miles | 9% | 14% | 301 | |
| 80–100k miles | 17% | 15% | 87 |
2,212 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.4 petrol · 617 hp · 2391 kg · 2972 mm wheelbase · 12.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 4.4 petrol · 617 hp · 2370 kg · 2972 mm wheelbase · 12.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 3.0 diesel · 2180 kg · 2933 mm wheelbase · 8.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 3.0 diesel · 425 hp · 2180 kg · 2588 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 4.4 petrol · 567 hp · 2340 kg · 2933 mm wheelbase · 10.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 3.0 diesel · 302 hp · 2185 kg · 2928 mm wheelbase · 7.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 3.0 diesel · 302 hp · 2185 kg · 2933 mm wheelbase · 7.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00184/24
Due to a manufacturing error, the weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not have been correctly executed. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the ITCU, causing it to fail. This may lead to transmission seizure, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00447/20
The upper spoiler might have been inappropriately manufactured. Consequently, it may detach while the car is in movement, increasing the risk of accident to the following traffic.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00783/23
The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00792/24
The dashboard in the affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to the manufacturer specifications. In the event of anaccident, the passenger side airbag may not deploy as intended which could increase the risk of injury to the frontpassenger. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00868/23
The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00996/24
The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01382/23
The driver or passenger airbag inflator may malfunction. In the event of an airbag activation this can lead to the release of fragments from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02134/23
The gas generator in knee airbag modules was not properly inserted into the air cushion, resulting in the cushion failing to unfold sufficiently. As a result, it may not be able to deploy correctly in the event of an accident, leading to a reduction in the restraint effect, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
10 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.