2022 BMW M550I Xdrive Auto 4.4L Petrol · KS71 WLW

The vehicle’s most recent MOT, conducted just six months ago on 18 November 2025, confirms it passed without any defects at 24,507 miles. This suggests the car was in sound condition at the time of testing, though the preceding failure on 12 November 2025—just six days earlier—reveals critical tyre-related issues that were not addressed before the final pass. The 2024 test at 11,729 miles showed no problems, indicating the wheel and tyre failures were not a persistent pattern but rather acute, likely due to a single incident of neglect or sudden damage. The overall trend, while not entirely clean, stabilises with the latest pass, though the proximity of the failure and pass warrants scrutiny of the interval between tests. The recorded mileage of 24,507 miles over four years suggests modest usage, averaging around 6,127 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests—covering 12,778 miles—implies consistent driving without prolonged periods of inactivity, which could have contributed to wear. However, the abrupt failure in November 2025, followed by an immediate pass, raises questions about whether the tyre and wheel issues were repaired before the final inspection or if the vehicle was driven unsafely in the interim. The lack of earlier failures in this category suggests the problems were not gradual but likely stemmed from a single event, such as a puncture or impact. Given the history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front wheel bearings and suspension components, particularly the offside front inner wheel assembly, which fractured during the November 2025 failure. The bulge in the near-side front outer tyre sidewall indicates potential internal damage, so a professional tyre inspection for hidden separation or cord failure is essential. While the brakes and suspension were not flagged in the MOT, the proximity of the failure to the pass suggests the vehicle may have been driven with compromised tyres in the intervening days, so checking for uneven wear or binding calipers is advisable. Structural integrity should also be assessed, particularly around the wheel arches and suspension mounts, to rule out hidden corrosion or impact damage that could have contributed to the wheel failure.