MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 7-SERIESs year 1983

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Pass percent:63.81%

(The average a petrol BMW 7-SERIES year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:315 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	31
Brake pipe excessively corroded	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside front brake binding & slightly binding o/s \| wheel bearing not checked\| \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ending \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / floor area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting not attached \|7.1.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Registration plate lamp issues	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell to floorpan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan to inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to outer arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working water inside lamp \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	31
Brake pipe excessively corroded	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside front brake binding & slightly binding o/s \| wheel bearing not checked\| \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ending \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / floor area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting not attached \|7.1.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Registration plate lamp issues	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell to floorpan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan to inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to outer arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working water inside lamp \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 7-SERIESs year 1983

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