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MOT Failure :(....Now Passed :)

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MOT Failure :(....Now Passed :)

Post by x555 » Tue Sep 27, 2011 7:46 pm

Well i was sort of expecting this time with a few rattles and knocks here and there.
I thought that some bushings would be suspect to failure as we have developed a 'wheel wobble' when braking down from higher speeds and also the rear clunk when pulling away, which i thought was the rear trailing arm bush....and still may be :roll:
Stuff i should have replaced earlier i suppose.... time, money and all that :roll:

Here's what the MOT flagged up...
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This does seem spot on aswell as the fronts would create the 'wheel wobble' under braking and the rear one would explain the slightly more tyre wear to the rear O/S tyre that i noticed earlier tonight under inspection :evil:

My question to you guys/gals is have any of you used after market parts at cheaper cost...any recomendations and if so how have they been. I have used non oem parts before and been quite happy with the results of some but i am also aware of you generaly get what you have paid for ;)

That and ive just checked with real oem and the original parts from bm are £192 each for the front wishbone/control arms :o :o :o :headbang:
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MOT Failure :(

Post by dirtymonkey29 » Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:16 pm

I usually use lemforder parts from eurocarparts. As far as I'm aware there oem without the BMW stamp.
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by 535dboy » Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:56 pm

Ouch, bad luck!
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by 4.8isDriver » Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:57 pm

hope you get things sorted soon!
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by Sanj » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:03 pm

[quote=""535dboy""]Ouch, bad luck![/quote]

Uncalled for fella - can see what you're doing.... :ycard:
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by 535dboy » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:06 pm

[quote=""Sanj""][quote=""535dboy""]Ouch, bad luck![/quote]

Uncalled for fella - can see what you're doing.... :ycard:[/quote]

I don't think you do

He will know
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by Sanj » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:12 pm

Can't let this one go can you.... shame.
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by 535dboy » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:17 pm

[quote=""Sanj""]Can't let this one go can you.... shame.[/quote]

Don't understand what you are going on about.

We have spoken and all clear. Check with Mitch direct if you want.

Ouch = expense
Bad luck = it has happened at all

Think the shame is on you, fella, for jumping to the wrong conclusion!
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by Sanj » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:19 pm

[quote=""535dboy""]Think the shame is on you, fella, for jumping to the wrong conclusion![/quote]

Yeap, always two sides to a story :thumbsup:

Oh and primarily - my apologies to BOTH of you if I have jumped to conclusions.

But I will wait for the other side...
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by 535dboy » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:22 pm

[quote=""Sanj""][quote=""535dboy""]Think the shame is on you, fella, for jumping to the wrong conclusion![/quote]

Yeap, always two sides to a story :thumbsup:

Oh and primarily - my apologies to BOTH of you if I have jumped to conclusions.

But I will wait for the other side...[/quote]

Let you off, just this once :poke:
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by pvr » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:27 pm

And peace 8-)

Done the Polo MOT today - £39 at the VW dealer, good for another year. Not bad for a 2001 car.
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by 535dboy » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:32 pm

[quote=""pvr""]And peace 8-)

Done the Polo MOT today - £39 at the VW dealer, good for another year. Not bad for a 2001 car.[/quote]

You've doubled the value of the car now then! :D
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MOT Failure :(

Post by Pewters » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:49 pm

I'm sure you will get those massive mitts under the car and get it sorted mush .......always a bummer when they fail though !!!
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Re: MOT Failure :(

Post by Sanj » Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:16 pm

[quote=""pvr""]Done the Polo MOT today - £39 at the VW dealer[/quote]

RIP OFF!!! £35 for mine! Then the brake fluid change, rear pads, front pads, pollen filter.........
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MOT Failure :(

Post by Pewters » Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:49 pm

[quote=""Sanj""][quote=""pvr""]Done the Polo MOT today - £39 at the VW dealer[/quote]

RIP OFF!!! £35 for mine! Then the brake fluid change, rear pads, front pads, pollen filter.........[/quote]

Don't tell me you need front pads again !!!! Bet you have only done 4k since you last changed them !!
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