Is the BMW X6 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 15,265 MOT tests, around 49% of BMW X6s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 34% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 17%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 92% diesel, 6% petrol. Diesel X6s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol X6 in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 49%
- Likely charged
- 34%
- Depends on the car
- 17%
- MOT tests analysed
- 15,265
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X6 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many X6s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (diesel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant3 tested | Likely compliant17 tested | Likely compliant49 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant587 tested | Likely compliant351 tested | Likely compliant158 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant647 tested | Likely compliant38 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,043 tested | Likely compliant92 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,297 tested | Likely compliant107 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,744 tested | Likely compliant89 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,223 tested | Likely compliant75 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,369 tested | Likely compliant27 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,212 tested | Likely compliant25 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,087 tested | Likely compliant22 tested | – |
| 2011 | Likely charged725 tested | Likely compliant46 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely charged763 tested | Likely compliant20 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely charged932 tested | Likely compliant23 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely charged471 tested | Likely compliant12 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the X6
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (92% of X6s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (6% of X6s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (diesel) (1% of X6s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
X6s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (17% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or BMW can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how X6s fare at the MOT too: see the BMW X6 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used BMW X6 for London: what the MOT data shows
The BMW X6s in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2021. 2018 was the most common year, with 2,135 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
X6s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 87% of the time, at an average of 49,958 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 77% of the time with 105,440 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel X6s likely to comply are from 2016. 1,744 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 87% of the time and averaged 63,720 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the X6's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "has ply or cords exposed" (2.5% of tests) and "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (2.2%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (1.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.0% of tests.
Overall, 83% of X6s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 73,756 miles on average, close to the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 15,265 first MOT tests of the BMW X6 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 15,265 MOT tests say about the BMW X6 and London's ULEZ.
Is the BMW X6 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 49% of X6s on the road are likely compliant and 34% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol X6 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol X6s first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel X6 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel X6s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific X6 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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