2022 BMW I4 M50 MOT pass rate: 83.5% (1,729 tests)
What fails on a 2022 I4 M50
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 387 | 83.9% |
| 2 | Identification of the vehicle | 25 | 5.4% |
| 3 | Visibility | 24 | 5.2% |
| 4 | Road Wheels | 6 | 1.3% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5 | 1.1% |
| 6 | Brakes | 4 | 0.9% |
All I4 M50 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (this page) | 1,729 | 83.5% | -7.7 pts | 29,820 |
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FAQs
Is a 2022 BMW I4 M50 reliable?
2022-registered examples passed 83.5% of their MOT tests (1,729 tests, 2023–2025), -7.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 4 years old with a median 29,820 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2022 I4 M50?
The median tested example shows 29,820 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.