2022 BMW 2 Series — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 BMW 2 Series passed 92.6% of its 12,186 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as coupes & convertibles of a similar age (7.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests against 1.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 213 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.6% in the 0-30k band and 19.4% in the 90-120k band, a 12.8-point spread — more than double.
The hybrid cars hold up better: 5.9% fail against 7.6% for petrol, a 1.8-point gap across 10,736 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 614 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 215 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 112 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 93 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 51 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 46 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 213 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 145 |
| 3 | Washers | 88 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 79 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 72 |
| 6 | Front fog lamps | 38 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.5% | 2,379 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.7% | 577 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 561 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 232 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 76 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 67 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 8,666 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 3,249 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 238 | 13.0% |
| 90-120k | 31 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 9,663 | 7.6% |
| Diesel | 1,450 | 7.2% |
| Hybrid | 1,073 | 5.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 633 | 3.5% |
| 2025 | 11,546 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 2 Series
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 BMW 2 Seriess pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 12,186 2022 BMW 2 Series MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 BMW 2 Series?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2022 2 Series get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,186 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.