2022 Bmw X3 Xdrive30D M Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 592 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Bmw X3 Xdrive30D M Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 91.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 33 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 14 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 4 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.3% | 2 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Side repeaters | 9 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 4 | Wipers | 2 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 1 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 1 |
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 | 15.5% | 92 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.4% | 26 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 15 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 350 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 223 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 X3 Xdrive30D M Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Bmw X3 Xdrive30D M Mhev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.6% 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 (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (0.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 X3 Xdrive30D M Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 592 2022 Bmw X3 Xdrive30D M Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Bmw X3 Xdrive30D M Mhev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2022 X3 Xdrive30D M Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 592 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.