Failed MOT today

[codell]

Bloody cars, failed on
front shock,
ball joint,
2 brake pipes,
headlamp level too low,
rear seat belt tensioner,
and a small amount of rust on the n/s sill

better than i expected, if anyone has any spare parts feel free to send them to me lol.

[sabrje]

Its a real shame when this happens, but then they are old cars.

Sounds similar to what mine recently failed on. The killer for me was the rear bake pipes, as you have to move the petrol tank and/or crossmember ... I hope its not the same ones you need. Front shock can be a PITA too and its best to do both while you're at it.

Are you going to be doing the work yourself??

Hopefully you'll get it all sorted soon though - keep another E30 on the road!

[bunker_bill]

Got my E30 318is booked in on Friday too. I've cleaned off some surface corrosion from the brake pipes to show they're OK, fitted a new exhaust, adjusted a headlight aim and replaced a front wheel bearing. These were the items listed on the failure sheet so keeping my fingers firmly crossed it'll go through OK this time.

[Bob_S]

most of that is a relatively free or cheap fix if your capable mate!

I know i need new rear brake lines for my is.. but luckily only the copper ones.. Ԛ£10 from BMW

front shocks are an arse of a job but I managed to chance 2 in 2.5 hours on a 316i

[e30bemer]

Mine passed just!

Passed the emissions care of a Mini Cooper S Parked next to it!

[ad318i]

Mine passed just!

Passed the emissions care of a Mini Cooper S Parked next to it!

tut tut naughty naughty

but tell ya tester hes a legend

[e30bemer]

i did!

[Sanchez]

Got my E30 318is booked in on Friday too. I've cleaned off some surface corrosion from the brake pipes to show they're OK, fitted a new exhaust, adjusted a headlight aim and replaced a front wheel bearing. These were the items listed on the failure sheet so keeping my fingers firmly crossed it'll go through OK this time.

where did you get exhaust from and how much if you dont mind telling.

[fuzzy]

thats not to bad really,relatively minor jobs that can mostly be done yourself in a day

[codell]

cheers guys, nah wont be doin the work myself, a friend of mine is a mechanic for merc (spit) he'll be doing the work for me at a much cheaper price.

[bunker_bill]

where did you get exhaust from and how much if you dont mind telling.
Bought it from a Zoner (H35 Ian) via ebay. I can understand you asking though...I tried everywhere without success (or silly Main Stealer price quotes)
I've still got a good back box available if you need one as my original was fine.

[cougar]

most of that is a relatively free or cheap fix if your capable mate!

I know i need new rear brake lines for my is.. but luckily only the copper ones.. Ԛ£10 from BM

the lines from BMW are steel not copper thats y they rust.
you can get a brake pipe making kit that includes a roll of copper pipe and fittings from car parts direct for Ԛ£50 + copper pipes are easer to bend than the steel ones

[e30bemer]

most motor factors can also make brake pipe!

[Brianmoooore]

You can replace every rigid brake line on an E30 with cupro-nickel (NOT COPPER) pipe and all new end fittings for much less than Ԛ£10.

[shazE30]

Yeh failed mine also been pissed off all day two front tyres both got bubbles both brake lines washer jets not working and front link bushes beenn quoted Ԛ£300 not a happyman at all!!!