BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport
From 375 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.9% of failures are serious: 36.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 88.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all X2 Sdrive18D Sports tested had between 40,466 and 61,573 miles on the clock.
At 49,073 median miles, the X2 Sdrive18D Sport has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport MOT pass rate?
The BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 375 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport is 49,073 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 40,466 and 61,573 miles.
Buying a used X2 Sdrive18D Sport?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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