2022 BMW 430I M Sport PRO Edition Auto: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 BMW 430I M Sport PRO Edition Autos, from 117 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 117 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2022 BMW 430I M Sport PRO Edition Auto MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres17% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension2% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics2% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors1% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
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Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 BMW 430I M Sport PRO Edition Autos registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score