BMW X2 MOT failures and reliability

In 2023 the BMW X2 took 16,039 MOT tests in Britain and passed 84% of them first time, above the national average of 71% for all cars. The figures below come from the DVSA's record of every test, so they show what testers actually found on these cars rather than what owners report.

MOT tests in 2023: 16,039
First-time pass rate: 84%
All cars: 71%

What the X2 fails on

Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against the figure for all cars.

Tyres6.7% (all cars 6.4%)
Visibility4.9% (all cars 4.8%)
Lights and electrics3.5% (all cars 11.3%)
Brakes1.2% (all cars 6.8%)
Exhaust and emissions1.0% (all cars 3.1%)
Suspension0.3% (all cars 9.0%)
Wheels0.2% (all cars 0.4%)
Number plates and VIN0.2% (all cars 0.4%)

Most common failure items

Share of tests on which each item was recorded.

Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively 3.8%
Tyres, condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.9%
Headlamp aim: too high 1.5%
Tyres, condition: has ply or cords exposed 1.4%
Tyres, condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1.1%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction 1.0%
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid 0.8%

Most common advisories

Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 13.0%
Tyres, condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6.0%
Brake pads: wearing thin 5.8%
Tyres, condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.5%
Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre 2.4%
Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2.4%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2.1%
Brake discs: worn, but not excessively 0.9%

Pass rate by year of registration

Older cars fail more often whatever the model, so compare a car with others of the same age.

First registered	Tests	Pass rate
2018	4,950	84%
2019	7,143	84%
2020	3,702	86%

Typical mileage by age

Average odometer reading at the MOT, by the car's age in years at the test.

Age at test	Average mileage
3 years	23,802 miles
4 years	33,090 miles
5 years	38,263 miles

Check a particular X2

Model figures tell you what to look out for. To see one car's own MOT history, mileage and tax, enter its registration.

Other BMW models

Source: Department for Transport, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023, cars and light vans, normal tests only. Pass rates are first-time passes; a pass after repair at the test station counts as a fail. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.