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beamer-boi
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my 1987 bmw is due its mot and has rusted back wheel arch and rusted back bumper i was just wondering whether it would pass the mot with it
Bumper is a sharp edge but unlikely to be caught by a passer by so a pass and advise. 
The rear wheel arch is the same. Also is it within 30cm of any steering, suspension, brake, seat belt or tow bar mounting point? If it isn't then it will pass. This is because if it is outside of those areas then sect 6.1 of MOT manual asks is it likely to affect the steering or brake of the vehicle in motion and the simple answer in this case is no.
The rear wheel arch is the same. Also is it within 30cm of any steering, suspension, brake, seat belt or tow bar mounting point? If it isn't then it will pass. This is because if it is outside of those areas then sect 6.1 of MOT manual asks is it likely to affect the steering or brake of the vehicle in motion and the simple answer in this case is no.
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Not many years left in the old girl though, that rear arch cancer will soon attack the top mount area.
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StefanAnghel
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Can I also ask you one?blitz877 wrote:yes i am! all depends on the tester mate but most would probably advise on it
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Brianmoooore
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If the beam pattern and aim is acceptable, and they are not so high a colour temperature as to be considered blue, they will pass. MOT is not constructions and use.
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scottidog
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Hey, im a tester and would only fail the wheelarch if it was within 30cm of the suspension turret. By the looks of it i think your safe, the bumper shouldnt be a problem. But if your worried about the sharp edge-passers by thing just stick some tape over it for the test.
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StefanAnghel
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beam and aim is acceptable...
as no one flashed me and can be adjusted manual as I have all the adjuster screws new
beam and aim is acceptable...
as no one flashed me and can be adjusted manual as I have all the adjuster screws new
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murran
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me too! id pass and advise too. to be sure just stick a length of gaffer tape over it. shouldnt even be advised then either.
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