BMW X6 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto (2021)

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

2021 BMW X6 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2021 BMW X6 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 BMW X6 is a strong performer on the MOT bench, passing first time 91% of the time versus the UK average of 80%—a genuine reliability advantage. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 9.3%, which is reassuringly low and suggests buyers won't inherit serious safety concerns from the used market.

At 27,735 miles median, these cars are relatively lightly used for their age, and the tiny failure rate of 0.28 per vehicle reflects that careful ownership pattern. When something does need attention, advisories crop up at 0.9 per car on average—minor wear rather than structural problems—so budget for routine maintenance items rather than major repairs if you buy one.

Generally reliable 10.9% above UK average
90.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
27,735
typical mileage
22,062–36,342 middle half
9.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.28
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 BMW X6 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (98%) 105 91.1% 0.28
Petrol (2%) 2 83.3% 0.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 BMW X6 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,062
low mileage
27,735
typical
36,342
high mileage

Half of all 2021 BMW X6 Xdrive40i M Sport MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 22,062 and 36,342 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.28
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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