2018 BMW X2 · 18,934 MOT tests
2018 BMW X2 reliability
2018 BMW X2s fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 X2 years (18,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X2s: 14.1%)
- 15.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X2s: 14.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 37,134
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,934
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.7% of tests fail here (88% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 BMW X2
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Brakes1.3%
- Suspension0.4%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.97%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Direction indicator not working 1.43%
A failed indicator hides your turns from other road users, which is dangerous and must be repaired before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.26%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.04%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.97%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.15%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.93%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.66%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 BMW X2 reliable?
2018 BMW X2s fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 X2 years (18,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 BMW X2 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.19% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.97% of tests), direction indicator not working (1.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 BMW X2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 BMW X2 shows 37,134 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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