Should I buy a 2017 BMW X6 4.4 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 BMW X6 4.4 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

DIESEL consumption and exhaust smoke

Oil top-ups between services, blue smoke after idling or restart, and a burnt-oil smell from the engine bay or exhaust.

How to check

Let the engine idle fully warm for a few minutes, then pull away and accelerate normally.

Estimated Repair Cost

£4,500

2Moderate Likelihood

Timing chain stretch and startup rattle

Rattle for a few seconds on cold start, rough running, or an engine warning light if wear has progressed.

How to check

Start the engine from fully cold and listen during the first few seconds.

Estimated Repair Cost

£3,500

3Moderate Likelihood

Leaking or weak direct injectors

Long cranking, rough cold start, fuel smell, uneven idle, or repeated misfire faults on one or more cylinders.

How to check

Start the engine from cold and let it settle before driving away normally.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 10.4% (13 failed / 125 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 9.9% (30 failed / 303 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 11.5% (24 failed / 209 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 19.1% (17 failed / 89 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 17.4% (4 failed / 23 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 10.0% (1 failed / 10 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 33.3% (1 failed / 3 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2017 BMW X6 4.4 Petrol Manual

BMW X6 buying questions

Is a 2017 BMW X6 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 BMW X6 4.4 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the BMW X6 (2017)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a BMW X6?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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