2022 BMW X4 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,782 MOT tests, the 2022 BMW X4 recorded a 93.0% pass rate. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.6% 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
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) and lighting & signalling (1.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and side repeaters — tread depth alone was recorded 27 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.4% in the 0-30k band and 16.7% in the 60-90k band, a 10.3-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 72 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 34 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 27 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.6% | 11 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 27 |
| 2 | Wipers | 25 |
| 3 | Side repeaters | 18 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 18 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 13 |
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 | 16.4% | 292 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.2% | 92 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 45 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 23 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 8 |
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 | 1,107 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 603 | 7.0% |
| 60-90k | 66 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,387 | 7.2% |
| Hybrid | 244 | 4.9% |
| Petrol | 151 | 8.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101 | 4.0% |
| 2025 | 1,680 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 X4
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.0% 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 (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.5% 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 X4s pass their MOT?
93.0% of the 1,782 2022 BMW X4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 BMW X4?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2022 X4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,782 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.