2018 Bmw X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 13,580 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Bmw X2, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 88.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.9% in the 90-120k group versus 10.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 865 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 535 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 410 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 216 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 140 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 91 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 375 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 292 |
| 3 | Individual direction indicators | 267 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 214 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 155 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 119 |
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 | 19.5% | 2,651 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.8% | 1,192 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 758 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 317 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 230 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 37 |
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 | 5,305 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 6,467 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,559 | 13.6% |
| 90-120k | 214 | 15.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 10,489 | 12.1% |
| Petrol | 3,091 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,868 | 10.7% |
| 2022 | 2,775 | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 2,678 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 2,633 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 2,626 | 12.6% |
What to check before buying a 2018 X2
Before buying a 2018 Bmw X2, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.0% 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.
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 X2s pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 13,580 2018 Bmw X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Bmw X2?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2018 X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,580 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.