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Failed MOT
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:48 pm
by jagr
Took my X3 for its MOT and unfortunately it failed.
Both rear springs are broken.
Re: Failed MOT
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:41 am
by X5Sport
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!!
Richard
Re: Failed MOT
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:11 pm
by Steamyrotter
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.
Re: Failed MOT
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:28 pm
by jagr
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.