2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 BMW X2 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,441 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,441 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    66 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    58 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    51 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.3%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Brakes0.7%
  5. Suspension0.2%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 BMW X2?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2021 BMW X2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,441 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 BMW X2?

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

Is the 2021 BMW X2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).