Item: Used BMW X6 2014-2019
Rating: 3
Author: Steve Huntingford

<p>The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/gle-coupe/4x4/used-review/n17873">Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe</a> is based on the standard GLE SUV, but adds coupe-like styling for a bit of showroom flourish. It’s got a gutsy diesel engine and a comfortable ride, but its cheap interior and average practicality let it down. Like the X6, it’s an expensive car, even when used.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover-velar/estate/used-review/n17576">Range Rover Velar</a> could be considered a rival too. It’s exceptionally sharp to look at, as well as being a refined, comfortable and seriously appealing SUV. Alas some of its rivals are better finished and more practical, and it will undoubtedly be expensive to run.</p>

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<h3><strong>EGR cooler</strong></h3>

<p>There have been a few recalls for leaking EGR coolers that apply to various <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/bmw">BMW</a> models, but for the X6&nbsp;it affects those built between 19 March 2014 and 21&nbsp;May&nbsp;2017. With cars from such a broad timescale involved, it's worth contacting your dealer for further information; you'll need to have the vehicle inspected if it is suspected to be one of those affected.</p>

<h3><strong>Isofix</strong></h3>

<p>One of the Isofix mounting points could break loose on examples manufactured between 19 March 2014 and 3 April 2019, so check if your X6 is affected by this recall, especially if you're planning on fitting a child seat.</p>


<p>The BMW X6 wasn't included in the latest What Car?&nbsp;Reliability Survey, but the X5 it is closely related to is, and that finished third in the Luxury SUV category. BMW as a brand has been improving of late, and got a 13th&nbsp;place result out of the 30&nbsp;manufacturers included. That means it's&nbsp;ahead of rivals such as <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/audi">Audi</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/mercedes-benz">Mercedes</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/jaguar">Jaguar</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/volvo">Volvo</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/land-rover">Land Rover</a>.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, which costs more than £100,000.</p>

<p dir="ltr">BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has six in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6.</p>

<p dir="ltr">All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.</p>


<p>The X6 is good to drive and surprisingly spacious, but there are more rounded SUVs for the money</p>


Used BMW X6 2014-2019

<h3><strong>MPG</strong></h3>

<p>The most economical version, the xDrive30d&nbsp;has a combined NEDC fuel consumption figure of 47.1mpg, which is pretty good for something so large, heavy and quick. However, you’re unlikely to see anything like this in real-world conditions. The xDrive40d gets&nbsp;45.6mpg and the xDrive M50d 42.8mpg. The petrol-engined xDrive50i M Sport - predictably - gets a rather poor 29.1mpg, while the X6 M is even worse at 25.4mpg.</p>

<h3><strong>CO2 emissions</strong></h3>

<p>To keep tax bills low, go for a 30d since that 'only' emits 157g/km, while the 40d puts out a little more at 163g/km. The worst diesel is the M50d at 174g/km, but everything with a petrol engine is significantly worse with numbers starting with a '2'. Kicking things off is the 50i with emissions of 225g/km, but it's the X6M that'll hurt your wallet the most because it produces 258g/km.</p>

<h3><strong>Road tax (VED)</strong></h3>

<p>Tax for most&nbsp;versions will be costly&nbsp;due to high CO2 emissions if it's registered before April 2017. Anything after this date will be charged a flat rate fee along&nbsp;with&nbsp;an extra charge&nbsp;on top of the normal tax rate for five years after the second year of registration because&nbsp;it cost more than £40,000 when new. The current fees for this are £155 a year for the VED and £335 a year for the surcharge. To find out more about the current <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2019-%E2%80%93-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153">road tax costs, click here</a>.</p>

<h3><strong>Servicing and insurance</strong></h3>

<p>Insurance groups range from a high 42 to a higher 47. Servicing will be expensive at a BMW main dealers, but service plans are available to help spread the cost.</p>

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The X6 is good to drive and surprisingly spacious, but there are more rounded luxury SUVs for the money 


<p>You can buy a second-generation&nbsp;X6 for around&nbsp;£24,000, at the time of writing.&nbsp;This would be&nbsp;for a 2014 car with an above average mileage for the year and a full service history. If you up this to&nbsp;£28,000, you should find 2016&nbsp;cars in similar condition but with an average mileage, bought from an independent or franchised dealer. Around £30,000 to £35,000 gets you a neat 2018-2019&nbsp;car with all the trimmings from a BMW dealer, and reckon on spending between £35,000 to £40,000 on one of the last models of this generation, from 2019.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong>Engine</strong></h3>

<p>The first of the diesels is the 30d. It has six cylinders and feels suitably muscular at low revs, yet is no slouch when pushed hard. As the best blend of price, performance and running costs, it’s the one we’d go for.</p>

<p>However, there are two further diesels should you want even more get-up-and-go. First is the 40d, which is based on the same engine as the 30d but adds more power and torque. That means a quicker sprint time, but also worse official fuel economy.</p>

<p>At the top of the range sits the M50d, which gets the same engine but with a triple-stage turbocharger that brings the sort of performance sports cars owners dream about.</p>

<h3><strong>Specification</strong></h3>

<p>Normally we'd say go for the one with the smallest wheels for a comfortable ride, but there just aren't that many SE models to choose from. At least the popular M Sport version has adaptive suspension with a comfort mode you can make full use of over rutted and bumpy roads.</p>

<p><strong>Our favourite BMW X6:</strong> xDrive30d M Sport</p>

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Eye-catching looks without sacrificing too much practicality</li> <li>Strong performance in keeping with a sportier brief</li> <li>Running costs that won’t break the bank</li> <li>Classy interior with high-quality materials</li> <li>Pricing that isn’t exorbitant next to that of conventional siblings</li></ul>

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Logical and beautifully built interior, with great infotainment</li> <li>More than enough space for five passengers or, even better, seven</li> <li>Strong performance along with impressive efficiency</li> <li>Composed handling that limits any feeling of unwieldiness</li></ul>

<p>We class a luxury SUV as being anything where our pick of the range costs more than £45,000 – and at this price point, buyers' expectations are high. So, as well as all of the qualities that make regular SUVs such well-rounded choices –&nbsp;such as decent space for passengers and luggage, a classy interior and robust materials – we also want a cosseting ride, the latest driver assistance technology and enough space to really stretch out.</p>

<p>The Land Rover Discovery proves that you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a luxurious SUV, but if you've got a bit more to spend, the Audi Q7 is perennially popular among buyers, and with good reason. Or, at the very top of this market, there are newer additions such as the BMW X7 to consider.</p>

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<p>The X6 is an extremely versatile car and can cover big distances with ease, making it ideal for families who do lots of travelling. As such it’s important to go over the interior carefully to look for wear and damage. Being such a wide car it’s also susceptible to scuffs and scratches on the body panels and wheels, so check these. Include the roof in your inspection, just in case it has been used to carry bicycles or a roof box.</p>

<p>Also, check the condition of the tyres. If they're wearing thin, be prepared for some big bills (especially on cars with 20in wheels)&nbsp;because they can cost you £300 or more per corner.</p>


<p>A lot of cars can divide opinion just by the way they look, and the BMW X6 has always been one of them. The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/x6/4x4/used-review/n930">first-generation car</a> appeared in 2008, and though its sheer size and butch styling was either something you liked or didn’t, the car actually went on to enjoy healthy sales successes. Eventually, it was joined by so many similarly styled rivals that it kickstarted a whole new class of car: the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/coupe-suv">coupe SUV</a>.</p>

<p>This second-generation version appeared in late 2014 and ran until 2019&nbsp;and, despite tweaks to the bodystyle, it continued&nbsp;the theme. Indeed its sheer size and the incongruity of its sporty appeal while seeming to offer all that a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/luxury-suv">luxury SUV</a>&nbsp;might in terms of opulence and practicality could be why so many people have chosen to buy one - it certainly stands out from the crowd.</p>

<p>The most popular engine was the&nbsp;3.0-litre straight six diesel available in&nbsp;three states of tune: a 258bhp 30d, the 313bhp 40d and the M-tuned 381bhp 50d. There were two&nbsp;petrol options, the first being semi-sensible 443bhp, twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 50i, while those wanting a bit more poke can try and find a full M car in the shape of the X6 M, equipped with the same V8 petrol engine that's turned up to 11 and&nbsp;puts out 567bhp.</p>

<p>There are two trim levels to choose from starting with SE that has 19in alloys, leather trim, heated front seats, sat-nav and dual-zone climate control. Most examples you'll see for sale will actually be the M Sport model with bigger 20in wheels, sportier exterior and interior styling, along with a slightly bigger 10.2in infotainment screen.</p>

<p>It’s impressive how well the X6 handles for something of this size. Opting for M Sport trim brings adaptive dampers as standard, that’s over and above the variable steering weight, throttle and gearbox responses you get on all X6 models, and the result is satisfyingly pert handling.</p>

<p>The active four-wheel drive system keeps things mostly neutral, and it’s easy to correct your line if the ESP doesn’t do it for you. Alas the ride comfort leaves something to be desired; even in the most forgiving driving mode, there’s plenty of patter over high-frequency bumps. On top of that, you never quite forget how heavy this car is.</p>

<p>The X6 is based on the X5, and its interior is a similar high-quality delight. It’s well equipped and comes with BMW’s excellent iDrive rotary controller for the infotainment system. The only drawback is that swoopy styling means there is a shortage of head room in the rear seats. As well as that, three in the back is a bit of a squeeze, and you’ll find more space and a bigger boot in the equivalent <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/x5/4x4/used-review/n839">BMW X5</a> model.</p>

<p dir="ltr">If you're interested in finding a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars/bmw/x6?nearlynew=true&amp;used=true&amp;yearFrom=2014">used X6</a>, head over to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars">Used Car Buying</a>&nbsp;pages to find lots of cars listed for sale at a great price.</p>

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