MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 3-SERIESs year 1978

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Pass percent:54.27%

(The average a petrol BMW 3-SERIES year 1978 passes without issue)

Based on:164 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	19
Headlamp aim out of alignment	14
Registration plate lamp issues	11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Registration plate issues	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe split \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Inner Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	19
Headlamp aim out of alignment	14
Registration plate lamp issues	11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Registration plate issues	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe split \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Inner Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 3-SERIESs year 1978

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