Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 BMW 7 Series?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 BMW 7 Series?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 BMW 7 Series?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 BMW 7 Series reliable?

Based on MOT data from 245 vehicles, the 2022 BMW 7 Series has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 BMW 7 Series?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW 7 Series (2022)

245 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.3% first-time pass rate

2022 BMW 7 Series

CarHunch analysed 245 real MOT records for the 2022 BMW 7 Series. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 BMW 7 Series is exceptionally reliable on its first MOT, with a 96.3% pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 5.3% of vehicles. The hybrid-electric powertrain shows no weakness, maintaining a 96% pass rate across the 200 hybrid models tested.

At 37,000 miles median, these cars are running well below typical mileage for their age, which partly explains the stellar results. When failures do occur, they're minimal (0.13 per vehicle), though advisories average 0.9 per car, suggesting minor wear items rather than structural problems—if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on service history and battery condition rather than mechanical surprises.

We have limited data for the 2022 BMW 7 Series — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

96.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 2.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

37k

Middle half: 27k–50k

For context

These stats describe 245 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 245 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (82%)	200	96%	0.16

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,173 BMW 7 Series vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 27.4%

2,514

Blue 19%

1,747

Grey 16.1%

1,480

Silver 15.3%

1,401

Green 8.1%

741

Red 5.8%

530

White 5.3%

485

Bronze 1%

Beige 0.6%

Purple 0.6%

Brown 0.4%

Gold 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 BMW 7 Series vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

37,136

typical

26,944

low mileage

49,576

high mileage

Half of all 2022 BMW 7 Series vehicles fall between 26,944 and 49,576 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,944 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 26,944–49,576 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 BMW 7 Seriess sit.

⚠ Over 66,927 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 BMW 7 Series — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 BMW 7 Seriess are still on the road.

Strong survival — 234 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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