BMW X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
The BMW X2 appears in 82,041 MOT tests spanning model years 2017–2025, and 89.3% of them passed. That is 1.9 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.8%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.1%) and visibility (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 2,475 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.5% once past 150k — 3.0× the risk.
The hybrid cars hold up better: 9.7% fail against 11.6% for diesel, a 1.9-point gap across 39,796 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every X2 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 27,786 | 88.4% | 11.6% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 31,554 | 89.2% | 10.8% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 12,083 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 7,608 | 91.0% | 9.0% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 2,883 | 91.0% | 9.0% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 114 | 92.1% | 7.9% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 5,036 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.4% | 2,781 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 2,380 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 833 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 777 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 363 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 196 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 165 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 2,475 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2,075 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,112 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 798 |
| 5 | Washers | 771 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 747 |
| 7 | Individual direction indicators | 538 |
| 8 | Side repeaters | 347 |
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 | 20.3% | 16,658 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.1% | 6,643 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 4,848 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 2,259 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 1,255 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 243 |
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 | 37,249 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 35,706 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 7,665 | 13.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,228 | 13.8% |
| 120-150k | 159 | 10.1% |
| 150k+ | 34 | 26.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 42,245 | 9.9% |
| Diesel | 35,859 | 11.6% |
| Hybrid | 3,937 | 9.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,948 | 10.4% |
| 2022 | 13,868 | 11.1% |
| 2023 | 17,872 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 20,874 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 23,479 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a BMW X2
- Tyres (6.1% 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 (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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.9% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW X2?
89.3% of the 82,041 BMW X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.7% fail rate, across model years 2017–2025.
What does the BMW X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, then visibility (3.4%).
How much does mileage affect X2 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 26.5% for 150k+, a 17.5-point difference.
Is the hybrid or diesel X2 more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the hybrid fails 9.7% of the time against 11.6% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 82,041 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.