Bmw 6 Series MOT data by year
The Bmw 6 Series appears in 134,366 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2021. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 84.5%.
134,366
MOT tests analysed
84.5%
Pass rate
15.5%
Fail rate
1980–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7,221 | 78.3% | 21.7% | Suspension |
| 2005 | 8,305 | 78.9% | 21.1% | Suspension |
| 2012 | 9,232 | 84.1% | 15.9% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.6% | 8,896 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.9% | 6,550 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 5,411 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 3,560 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 3,390 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 1,884 |
| 7 | Steering | 1.0% | 1,353 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 1.0% | 1,359 |
Methodology & source. Based on 134,366 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.