2019 BMW X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 BMW X2 passed 89.2% of its 31,554 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.1 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.8%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.3%) and visibility (3.6%) 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 977 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 X2 fails 9.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 12.7% at 120-150k, a spread of only 3.1 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 10.5% of the time against 11.5% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 1,989 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 1,141 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 830 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 359 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 260 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 135 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 977 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 872 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 475 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 368 |
| 5 | Washers | 355 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 243 |
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 | 21.3% | 6,722 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.5% | 2,672 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.4% | 2,026 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 935 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 558 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 112 |
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 | 13,825 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 13,870 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 3,206 | 12.8% |
| 90-120k | 561 | 12.3% |
| 120-150k | 79 | 12.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 20,987 | 10.5% |
| Diesel | 10,567 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 275 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 8,058 | 11.1% |
| 2023 | 8,000 | 11.3% |
| 2024 | 7,640 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 7,581 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.3% 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 (3.6% 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 (2.6% 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 2019 BMW X2s pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 31,554 2019 BMW X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 BMW X2?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2019 X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 31,554 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.