2022 Bmw Ix3 M — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,075 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Bmw Ix3 M, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 86.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.7% in the 60-90k group versus 12.4% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

3,075

MOT tests analysed

13.5%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Bmw Ix3 M
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	11.0%	337
2	Lighting & signalling	2.1%	66
3	Visibility	2.1%	64
4	Suspension	0.3%	8
5	Other defects	0.3%	8
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.2%	6

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Bmw Ix3 M
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	51
2	Wipers	51
3	Side repeaters	39
4	Headlamp aim	37
5	Washers	21
6	Registration plates	13

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Bmw Ix3 M
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.5%	754
2	Other defects	6.7%	206
3	Visibility	3.7%	115
4	Suspension	1.3%	41
5	Lighting & signalling	0.5%	14
6	Brakes	0.4%	13

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Ix3 M
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,503	12.4%
30-60k	1,394	13.7%
60-90k	164	20.7%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Ix3 M
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	48	6.3%
2025	3,025	13.6%

What to check before buying a 2022 Ix3 M

Before buying a 2022 Bmw Ix3 M, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 11.0% of tests for this year.

Tyres (11.0% 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 (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (2.1% 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 Ix3 Ms pass their MOT?

86.5% of the 3,075 2022 Bmw Ix3 M MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Bmw Ix3 M?

Tyres, recorded in 11.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.1%).

Does the 2022 Ix3 M get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 0-30k band to 20.7% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,075 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.