Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 BMW M240i Xdrive Auto?

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 M240i Xdrive Auto?

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 M240i Xdrive Auto?

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 M240i Xdrive Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 714 vehicles, the 2022 BMW M240i Xdrive Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.5%, 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 M240i Xdrive Auto?

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 M240i Xdrive Auto (2022)

714 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.5% first-time pass rate

2022 BMW M240i Xdrive Auto

CarHunch analysed 714 real MOT records for the 2022 BMW M240i Xdrive Auto. 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 M240i xDrive Auto is a strong performer in the MOT arena, with a 93.2% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 2.5% of the fleet. This is a genuinely reliable car in its first few years of life.

At just under 20,000 miles median mileage, these are still relatively low-use examples, which partly explains the excellent results. The average car carries only 0.07 failures per test and 0.4 advisories, suggesting minimal wear items are flagging as concerns—if you're shopping used, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the transmission fluid condition and suspension bushings (the most common culprits in performance BMW models), rather than expecting a catalogue of problems.

The 2022 BMW M240i Xdrive Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–26k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 714 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 714 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.5% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,511 BMW M240i Xdrive Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 29.9%

1,051

Purple 20.8%

730

Black 20.5%

719

Blue 16.9%

595

White 6.8%

240

Red 5%

176

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 BMW M240i Xdrive Auto 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.

19,757

typical

13,664

low mileage

26,157

high mileage

Half of all 2022 BMW M240i Xdrive Auto vehicles fall between 13,664 and 26,157 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,664 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.

✓ 13,664–26,157 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 BMW M240i Xdrive Autos sit.

⚠ Over 35,311 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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