2019 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,191 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.6% in the 60-90k group versus 9.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.8% | 45 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 44 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 41 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 27 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 43 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 27 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 18 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 7 |
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 | 22.8% | 272 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.1% | 85 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 47 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 37 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 15 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 12 |
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 | 485 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 545 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 145 | 16.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 312 | 10.6% |
| 2023 | 299 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 283 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 283 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 X2 Xdrive20D Auto
Before buying a 2019 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.4% 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.
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 2019 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D Autos pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 1,191 2019 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2019 X2 Xdrive20D Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 16.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,191 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.