MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 3-SERIESs year 1971

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Pass percent:58.44%

(The average a petrol BMW 3-SERIES year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:1,937 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	241
Headlamp aim out of alignment	170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	86
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	77
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	65
Registration plate lamp issues	56
Registration plate issues	53
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	35
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	28
Rear brake binding	28
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	27
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	24
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	21
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Windscreen has damage	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	241
Headlamp aim out of alignment	170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	86
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	77
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	65
Registration plate lamp issues	56
Registration plate issues	53
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	35
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	28
Rear brake binding	28
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	27
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	24
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	21
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Windscreen has damage	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 3-SERIESs year 1971

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