2022 BMW 840I M Sport Auto: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 BMW 840I M Sport Autos, from 1,064 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 BMW 840I M Sport Autos than on all cars registered in 2022.
- Wheels9.6× usualBMW 840I M Sport Auto4.8% All 2022 cars0.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.9%, against 0.1% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £70–£150 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
By area
The share of 2022 BMW 840I M Sport Auto MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres21% 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.
- Lights and electrics4% 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 mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Brakes1% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,151 | Tyres 22% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 BMW 840I M Sport Autos registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score