2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 454 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 88.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.7% in the 60-90k group versus 5.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 25 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.4% | 20 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.2% | 19 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 9 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 21 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 9 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 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 | 21.8% | 99 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 49 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.8% | 40 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.0% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 120 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 213 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 89 | 15.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94 | 10.6% |
| 2022 | 100 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | 89 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 87 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 84 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2018 X2 Sdrive18D Auto
Before buying a 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.4% 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.
- Tyres (4.2% 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.
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 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D Autos pass their MOT?
88.1% of the 454 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Bmw X2 Sdrive18D Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (4.4%).
Does the 2018 X2 Sdrive18D Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 15.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 454 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.