2022 Bmw X7 Xdrive40D M Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 590 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Bmw X7 Xdrive40D M Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects. Its pass rate of 88.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.5% | 50 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 11 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.7% | 10 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.5% | 3 |
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 | 17 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 3 |
| 6 | Washers | 2 |
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 | 16.6% | 98 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.8% | 28 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.6% | 21 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 6 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.9% | 5 |
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 | 284 | 10.6% |
| 30-60k | 298 | 13.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 X7 Xdrive40D M Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Bmw X7 Xdrive40D M Mhev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 8.5% of tests for this year.
- 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 (1.7% 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 X7 Xdrive40D M Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
88.1% of the 590 2022 Bmw X7 Xdrive40D M Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Bmw X7 Xdrive40D M Mhev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 8.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2022 X7 Xdrive40D M Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.6% in the 0-30k band to 13.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 590 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.