2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M X Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,351 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M X Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 88.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.4% | 174 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 71 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 63 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 49 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 25 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 53 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 49 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 34 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 30 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 25 |
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 | 16.2% | 381 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.9% | 257 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 129 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 56 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 49 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 10 |
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 | 911 | 11.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,158 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 253 | 14.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 467 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 464 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 481 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 458 | 11.6% |
| 2025 | 481 | 13.1% |
What to check before buying a 2018 X2 Xdrive20D M X Auto
Before buying a 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M X Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.4% 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 (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.7% 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 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M X Autos pass their MOT?
88.0% of the 2,351 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M X Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Bmw X2 Xdrive20D M X Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.0%).
Does the 2018 X2 Xdrive20D M X Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,351 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.