2022 BMW X6 — MOT failures & pass rate
1,143 MOT tests on the 2022 BMW X6 are in this dataset, and 89.0% of them passed. Against large SUVs of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2022 X6 comes out 2.4pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 8.8% of tests against 1.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and malfunction indicator lamp — registration plates alone was recorded 27 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.7% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.8% | 101 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 17 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.4% | 16 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 27 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 7 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 6 | Wipers | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.9% | 182 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.0% | 57 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.2% | 25 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 20 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 681 | 11.0% |
| 30-60k | 418 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 837 | 10.9% |
| Petrol | 170 | 10.0% |
| Hybrid | 136 | 13.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 1,093 | 11.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 X6
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 8.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (8.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (1.4% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 BMW X6s pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 1,143 2022 BMW X6 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 BMW X6?
Tyres, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2022 X6 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.0% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,143 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.