2021 BMW X2 · 1,794 MOT tests
2021 BMW X2 reliability
2021 BMW X2s fail 11% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 X2 years (1,794 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X2s: 14.1%)
- 11%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X2s: 14.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 25,043
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,794
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: about average for its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.6% of tests fail here (31% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 BMW X2
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Brakes0.6%
- Suspension0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.67%
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 1.62%
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 0.56%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.5%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.45%
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 0.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.45%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.28%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.89%)
Other years
Every BMW X2 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 BMW X2 reliable?
2021 BMW X2s fail 11% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 X2 years (1,794 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 BMW X2 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.67% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.62% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 BMW X2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 BMW X2 shows 25,043 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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