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We buy BMW 6 Seriess from every year, 2004–2019, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
BMW 6 Series by year
The 6 Series is a small car sold from 2004–2019 with engines including 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 32 recalls and 209 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 6 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl | 16–19 | 4 | 14 |
| 2005 6 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl | 16–19 | 3 | 40 |
| 2006 6 Series | 4.8L 8-cyl | 15–18 | 6 | 26 |
| 2007 6 Series | 4.8L 8-cyl | 15–18 | 4 | 24 |
| 2008 6 Series | 4.8L 8-cyl | 16–18 | 2 | 12 |
| 2009 6 Series | 4.8L 8-cyl | 16–18 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 6 Series | 4.8L 8-cyl | 16–18 | 2 | 5 |
| 2012 6 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 17–26 | 4 | 23 |
| 2013 6 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 19–26 | 0 | 22 |
| 2014 6 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 19–25 | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 6 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 19–25 | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 6 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 18–24 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 6 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 18–24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 6 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 19–23 | 2 | 11 |
| 2019 6 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 20–23 | 1 | 4 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common BMW 6 Series problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your 6 Series, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a BMW 6 Series: questions
How much is a junk BMW 6 Series worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete 6 Seriess with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy BMW 6 Seriess that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2004–2019), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which BMW 6 Series year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2005 6 Series (40). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, air bags and electrical system.
Which BMW 6 Series year has the most recalls?
The 2006 6 Series has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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