Diesel BMW 6 Series: MOT pass rate
85.8% of diesel BMW 6 Series pass the MOT first time, measured across 3,565 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 72,514.
Diesel against the other BMW 6 Series versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 85.8% | 3,565 |
| Petrol | 87.5% | 1,558 |
| All BMW 6 Series | 86.3% | 5,124 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the BMW 6 Series specifically, petrol is the strongest at 87.5%, and this diesel version sits 0.5 points below the 86.3% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel BMW 6 Series had covered 72,514 miles at test, against 69,131 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the BMW 6 Series page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other BMW 6 Series fuel types
- Petrol BMW 6 Series - 87.5%