2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 BMW X2 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,892 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,892 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    147 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    132 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    62 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    61 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Brakes1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 BMW X2?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2019 BMW X2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,892 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW X2?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW X2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).