2022 BMW X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,883 MOT tests, the 2022 BMW X2 recorded a 91.0% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 6.6% of the time, so this is 2.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.5%) and visibility (3.2%) 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 78 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 14.7% versus 7.3%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 8.1% fail against 10.6% for hybrid, a 2.5-point gap across 2,533 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 160 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.2% | 93 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 72 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 12 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 78 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 69 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 4 | Washers | 25 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 17 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 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 | 21.1% | 607 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.8% | 195 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.1% | 146 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 103 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 21 |
| 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 | 1,815 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 917 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 136 | 14.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,534 | 8.1% |
| Hybrid | 999 | 10.6% |
| Diesel | 350 | 8.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 144 | 4.9% |
| 2025 | 2,737 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (3.2% 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 (2.5% 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 2022 BMW X2s pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 2,883 2022 BMW X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 BMW X2?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.2%).
Does the 2022 X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 14.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,883 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.