2020 BMW X2 · 7,360 MOT tests
2020 BMW X2 reliability
2020 BMW X2s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 X2 years (7,360 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X2s: 14.1%)
- 12.4%
- 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 3
- 27,824
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,360
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.7% of tests fail here (30% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 BMW X2
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Brakes0.6%
- Suspension0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.96%
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 1.67%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.02%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.67%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.56%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.95%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.37%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.3%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.28%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 BMW X2 reliable?
2020 BMW X2s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 X2 years (7,360 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 BMW X2 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.96% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.67% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 BMW X2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 BMW X2 shows 27,824 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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