BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport Auto
From 266 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 engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| an engine mounting/bracket severely damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35% of failures are serious: 22.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 12.5% 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 £69.
Typical mileage
Half of all X2 Sdrive18D Sport Autos tested had between 25,597 and 61,692 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,481 median miles, the X2 Sdrive18D Sport Auto has 0.035 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport Auto has a 86.8% MOT pass rate based on 266 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X2 Sdrive18D Sport Auto is 37,481 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,597 and 61,692 miles.
Buying a used X2 Sdrive18D Sport Auto?
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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