MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 7-SERIESs year 1988

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Pass percent:58.54%

(The average a petrol BMW 7-SERIES year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:3,372 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	345
Headlamp aim out of alignment	268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	190
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	187
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	74
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	65
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	61
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	59
Registration plate issues	55
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Rear brake binding	40
Windscreen has damage	39
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	38
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	35
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	29
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	28
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	28
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	26
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	25
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	18
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	17
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	12
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	9
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	9
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	5
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	345
Headlamp aim out of alignment	268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	190
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	187
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	74
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	65
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	61
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	59
Registration plate issues	55
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Rear brake binding	40
Windscreen has damage	39
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	38
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	35
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	29
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	28
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	28
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	26
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	25
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	18
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	17
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	12
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	9
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	9
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	5
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 7-SERIESs year 1988

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