2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 714 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 87.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.2% in the 90-120k group versus 10.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 39 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.2% | 30 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 30 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 20 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 27 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 20 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 11 |
| 6 | Washers | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.1% | 165 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.6% | 76 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.4% | 60 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.2% | 30 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.2% | 30 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 130 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 344 | 9.3% |
| 60-90k | 177 | 19.8% |
| 90-120k | 46 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 139 | 8.6% |
| 2022 | 149 | 14.1% |
| 2023 | 140 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 137 | 12.4% |
| 2025 | 149 | 17.4% |
What to check before buying a 2018 X2 Sdrive18D
Before buying a 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18Ds pass their MOT?
87.4% of the 714 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (4.2%).
Does the 2018 X2 Sdrive18D get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 714 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.