M6 F13
2012 to 2019 · reliability 60 to 64- Rod bearing wear (S63)High$5,000
- Fuel injectors and high-pressure fuel pumps (S63)Medium$2,500
- Turbo coolant line leaks (S63)Medium$2,000
Problems by generation
BMW M6 problems by generation
The known problems on all 3 M6 generations in our guide (E24, E63 and F13): what a fix costs, how each one scores on reliability, and which model years to skip.
Every M6 generation at a glance
| Generation | Reliability | Costliest known repair | Best year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6 F132012 to 2019 | 60 to 64Moderate | Rod bearing wear$5,000 | 2019Score 68 |
| M6 E632006 to 2010 | 53Mixed | Rod bearing wear$5,000 | 2010Score 60 |
| M6 E241987 to 1988 | 64Moderate | Self-leveling rear suspension$1,300 | 1988Score 70 |
Reliability is out of 100, for the range of a generation's model years: its engine, its own known problems and their bills, parts and service costs, and age. Repair figures are the guides' estimates for an independent shop, not quotes. How the scores work
The worst known problems on each M6
M6 E63
2006 to 2010 · reliability 53- Rod bearing wear (S85)High$5,000
- VANOS pump and solenoids (S85)Medium$4,000
- SMG hydraulic pump (SMG cars)Medium$2,500
M6 E24
1987 to 1988 · reliability 64- Self-leveling rear suspensionMedium$1,300
- Hydraulic brake booster accumulatorMedium$500
- Rust around the rear window, sunroof and trunkMediumVaries
Worst first: severity, then the repair estimate. Recalls are left out, since a BMW dealer fixes them free.
Which M6 years to skip
| Generation | Best year | Weaker years, and why |
|---|---|---|
| M6 F132012 to 2019 | 2019 (68) | 2012 and 2013 (Guide Score 64 to 65): no manual yet. |
| M6 E632006 to 2010 | 2010 (60) | None: no year is held back by a specific problem. |
| M6 E241987 to 1988 | 1988 (70) | None: no year is held back by a specific problem. |
Most of the gap between years is age. A year is listed when the score charges it for something specific: a different engine, a problem that hit only some years, or a gearbox that came later. The same list for every car is on the best and worst years.
Before you choose
Tip
A well-kept car from a weaker generation can be a better buy than a neglected one from the best. Each guide has the full problem list with how to check for each, and Score a listing rates one car for sale.