BMW X6 review - Reliability and safety
BMW’s warranty is fairly average for the industry, but safety kit is good
Precise safety ratings for the latest X6 are not yet known, as EuroNCAP has not yet put the car through its crash test regime. It has tested the very similar X5 though, so you can infer from those tests that the X6 should be similarly safe.
Tested in 2018, the X5 received a full five-star rating, scoring 89% for adult occupant safety, a strong 86% for child occupant safety, 75% for vulnerable road users (often referred to as pedestrian safety) and 75% for its safety assistance systems - there’s a healthy suite of technology aimed at reducing the chances of an accident, including active emergency braking capable of detecting pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles and static objects, plus speed and lane assistance functions and for pedestrian safety, an active bonnet. X6s feature the same level of technology as the X5.
The X6 didn't appear in the most recent 2021 Driver Power Survey. The 3-series was the highest-ranked BMW model in 31st position out of 75, while BMW itself finished 21st out of 29 brands in the manufacturer ratings - not a great result, but an improvement on the previous year's 27th spot.
Warranty
BMW offers a three-year unlimited mileage warranty on all its new vehicles, including BMW Emergency Service for what it calls “unforeseen events”. There’s also a two-year warranty on all genuine parts. This level of warranty cover is pretty standard among BMW’s rivals - Mercedes-Benz also offers three years, while Audi’s standard UK warranty is two years with unlimited mileage and a third year with a 60,000-mile cap.
Servicing
BMW offers monthly payment-based service plans for all its vehicles, fixed for the duration of your ownership, with X6s costing an estimated £30 per month over 36 months. The car will alert you to variable mileage intervals or typically every twelve months.
