BMW X2 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the BMW X2 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 12,815 UK MOT tests of the BMW X2 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords): recorded on 3% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 3.3× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2×); tyres (a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (1.7×). The most common reasons a BMW X2 fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords); headlamp aim (too high).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the BMW X2
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the BMW X2 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3% | 0.9% | 3.3× | 1,483 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2× | 4,056 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3% | 1.8% | 1.7× | 1,340 |
BMW X2 by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 2,703 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (7%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4%, 1.9×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6,226 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (11%) | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.1%, 1.8×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 2,666 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.7%, 1.5×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 713 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14%) | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.9%, 2.3×) |
BMW X2 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4,428 | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (3.3×) |
| 2019 | 5,336 | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.3×) |
| 2020 | 2,836 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2×) |
| 2021 | 212 | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (1.9×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the BMW X2?
In 12,815 UK MOT tests of the BMW X2 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords): recorded on 3% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 3.3× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2×); tyres (a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (1.7×). The most common reasons a BMW X2 fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords); headlamp aim (too high).
Why do BMW X2s fail the MOT?
Across 12,815 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the BMW X2 were wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (3.8% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (3% of tests); headlamp aim (too high) (2.3% of tests).
At what mileage do BMW X2 problems start?
The clearest BMW X2-specific issue, tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords), peaks against other cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) on 2017–2019 cars (3% of tests vs 0.9% for all cars that age).
Where does this BMW X2 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 12,815 tests of the BMW X2. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.