2022 BMW X7 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 891 MOT tests, the 2022 BMW X7 recorded an 88.4% pass rate. That is 2.9 percentage points worse than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 8.5% of all tests — 6.6 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and tread depth — registration plates alone was recorded 23 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.5% | 76 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 17 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.5% | 13 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 7 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 23 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Wipers | 3 |
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 | 16.8% | 150 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.8% | 34 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.7% | 33 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 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 | 458 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 418 | 13.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 630 | 12.1% |
| Hybrid | 149 | 10.1% |
| Petrol | 112 | 10.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 843 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 X7
On a 2022 X7, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (8.5% 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.
- Other defects (1.5% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
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 X7s pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 891 2022 BMW X7 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 BMW X7?
Tyres, recorded in 8.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2022 X7 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 13.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 891 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.