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BMW X6 F16

2014–2019
Community-sourced·updated July 9, 2026·1 sources
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Overview
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The F16 X6 — the coupe-roofed counterpart to the F15 X5 — with the N55 six and N63 V8 petrols and the N57 diesel (incl. tri-turbo M50d), ZF 8-speed automatic, xDrive. Editorial summary, not a reliability rating; per-configuration facts below.

Filtered: N57 · 3.0L diesel (N57).

Known issues

Sorted by severity. Tap an issue to reveal its symptom, repair and what to check.

CriticalEGR cooler failure, fire risk (N57)EU market
HighTurbocharger wear (N57)EU market
MediumDPF clogging on short trips (N57)EU market
MediumInjector wear (N57)EU market
MediumVacuum system leaks (N57)EU market

Engines & reliability

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Pre-purchase checklist

Diagnostics
  • Scan for low-rail-pressure DTCs before the test drive
Test drive
  • Assess shift quality and D/R engagement when warm

Maintenance

Key service intervals — vary by engine and driving conditions.

ItemIntervalCost
Engine oil and filter12,000–15,000 km
Cooling-system refresh120,000–150,000 km