BMW X2 Xdrive18D M Sport
From 278 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.9% of X2 Xdrive18D M Sport failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 46.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £91.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 82.9% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all X2 Xdrive18D M Sports tested had between 26,932 and 46,619 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,490 median miles, the X2 Xdrive18D M Sport has 0.036 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 Xdrive18D M Sport MOT pass rate?
The BMW X2 Xdrive18D M Sport has a 86.7% MOT pass rate based on 278 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW X2 Xdrive18D M Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW X2 Xdrive18D M Sport is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW X2 Xdrive18D M Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW X2 Xdrive18D M Sport is 36,490 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,932 and 46,619 miles.
Buying a used X2 Xdrive18D M 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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