2022 BMW 8 Series — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,448 MOT tests, the 2022 BMW 8 Series recorded an 87.2% pass rate. That is 4.9 percentage points worse than coupes & convertibles of a similar age, which fail at 7.9%. Failures cluster in tyres, road wheels and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 8.8% of tests against 3.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, registration plates and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 20 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.8% | 127 |
| 2 | Road wheels | 3.0% | 44 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 14 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.6% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 20 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 16 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 4 | Wipers | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 6 |
| 6 | Flexible couplings | 4 |
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 | 14.0% | 202 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.8% | 41 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 28 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 21 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.4% | 20 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.1% | 16 |
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 | 1,037 | 11.2% |
| 30-60k | 386 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,334 | 12.5% |
| Diesel | 114 | 15.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 1,358 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 8 Series
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 8.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (8.8% 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.
- Road wheels (3.0% of tests): Damaged or corroded wheels, missing/loose fixings — generally a moderate fix. Typical repair: £80–£250.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 8 Seriess pass their MOT?
87.2% of the 1,448 2022 BMW 8 Series MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 BMW 8 Series?
Tyres, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by road wheels (3.0%).
Does the 2022 8 Series get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,448 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.