Is the BMW X2 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 16,039 MOT tests, around 100% of BMW X2s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 55% petrol, 44% diesel. Every petrol X2 in the data (2018 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel X2 in the data (2018 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 16,039
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
X2 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many X2s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant132 tested | Likely compliant59 tested | Likely compliant49 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant2,547 tested | Likely compliant972 tested | Likely compliant183 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant4,741 tested | Likely compliant2,402 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,347 tested | Likely compliant3,603 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the X2
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (55% of X2s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (44% of X2s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (1% of X2s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how X2s fare at the MOT too: see the BMW X2 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used BMW X2 for London: what the MOT data shows
The BMW X2s in this data were first registered between 2018 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 7,143 tests (45% of the total), and half were registered in 2019 or later.
Every X2 in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 89% of the time at 20,757 miles on average, and the oldest (2018) passed 84% at 38,263 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the X2's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.8% of tests); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (2.9%); lights and electrics: "too high" (1.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 10.9% of tests.
Overall, 84% of X2s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 32,362 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 16,039 first MOT tests of the BMW X2 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 16,039 MOT tests say about the BMW X2 and London's ULEZ.
Is the BMW X2 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of X2s on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol X2 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol X2s first registered from 2018 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel X2 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific X2 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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