CoolingMedium
Water pump and thermostat housing failures
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Check coolant level and look for warning lights or overheating history
2014–2019 BMW X6 · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this BMW X6 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,600
- Top three risks, from
- £1,920
- Worst case, everything
- £8,100
The single priciest documented job on the 2014–2019 BMW X6 is head gasket / cooling system repair at £900–£2,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,370–£8,100 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineHigh
Timing chain guide wear on N55 and early N63 petrol engines
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Cold start and listen for a rattle from the timing chain area
ElectricalMedium
iDrive infotainment glitches and camera module faults
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test every camera, sensor and infotainment function thoroughly
SuspensionHigh
Air suspension compressor and airbag leaks causing sagging rear ride height
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Check ride height is level after standing overnight and listen for compressor running
BrakesMedium
Front brake disc and pad wear accelerated by weight
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Check disc thickness and pad wear through the wheels
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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