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Failed MOT

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Failed MOT

Post by jagr » Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:48 pm

Took my X3 for its MOT and unfortunately it failed.

Both rear springs are broken.
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Re: Failed MOT

Post by X5Sport » Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:41 am

An easy fix, but it's interesting because our 3 series regularly breaks its rear springs too.  Had both done twice in 9 years (51k miles) now.  Never had a broken spring on any other car.  Doesn't say a lot for BMW's selected steel!!

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Re: Failed MOT

Post by Steamyrotter » Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:11 pm

Had a front left on an E34 snap a long time ago.
MOT garage missed it.

I wouldn't have known if i hadn't had to change the trackrod ends.
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Re: Failed MOT

Post by jagr » Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:28 pm

All fixed.

Phoned the dealer who sold me the car last year and they fitted a pair of Sachs springs free of charge  ;D
I do have a warranty they sold me with the car but wasn't sure if springs were a consumable (wear and tear item)...anyway all done and MOT'd.
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