Cracked alloy

[Pingu]

I could understand the logic if only certain approved people could do the repair, but I can see this as the thin edge of a very thick wedge.

Wheels today (or 20th May), structural body work tomorrow, non-structural bodywork the day after.

That will write-off all Z3s that have had the boot floors welded.

 

[t-tony]

Most testers will be totally unaware of the boot floor issues on a Z3 to be honest and unless there is something glaringly obvious would never see them. Structural bodywork is already part of the test so no change there. As far as I've seen the only parts of a Z3 to give regular corrosion concerns is the floor to sill area behind the sill covers. In reality corrosion had to be very bad to fail, I would say many things failed for corrosion should not.

Tony.

ps. You have to remember that the M.O.T. test is only looking for the minimum requirement.

 

[DaveP]

A far as I'm aware welded Steel wheels are different in that they have welded construction in the first instance. A cracked weld would still be an issue, but it's not the same as an alloy wheel which has cracked through the tyre bead.

Tony.

Thanks Tony,

Mine were done by a well-known supplier of these wheel types, my insurance was supportive of them also. Just didn’t want a surprise coming in May

Dave

 

[Pingu]

Most testers will be totally unaware of the boot floor issues on a Z3 to be honest and unless there is something glaringly obvious would never see them. Structural bodywork is already part of the test so no change there. As far as I've seen the only parts of a Z3 to give regular corrosion concerns is the floor to sill area behind the sill covers. In reality corrosion had to be very bad to fail, I would say many things failed for corrosion should not.

Tony.

ps. You have to remember that the M.O.T. test is only looking for the minimum requirement.

I think that you misunderstood me.

A cracked alloy is already a fail, but now a repaired alloy is also a fail.

 

[t-tony]

Yes, that wI'll be the case after 20th. May this year.

Tony.

 

[Redline]

Yes, that wI'll be the case after 20th. May this year.

Tony.

Non OEM wheel makers will be having a field day.... Cheaper for 4 new from them than one replacement from the car manufacturer. Don't see them bring prices down.
Going to be good business dealing in scrap aluminium too as well as good trade of used OEM wheels on eBay from those that have swapped all remaining good wheels as a result of an MoT failure.

 

[Paul Leadon]

A far as I'm aware welded Steel wheels are different in that they have welded construction in the first instance. A cracked weld would still be an issue, but it's not the same as an alloy wheel which has cracked through the tyre bead.

Tony.

This is the correct

@t-tony Are you aware of any repaired wheels breaking?

They can crack again depending on who has welded them, I would advise no more than 2 cracks on the wheel, to find out if they know how to weld ask them the process it should be similar to how these guys do it - www.leedsalloywheelrepair.co.uk

 

[chrisjw]

I had an E85 with 19 inch wheels and had continual issues and argument with BMW over warranty claims, in the end exasperated I sold the car and bought the Z3M which was the best decision I ever made. In respect of a weld repair, a welded repair done properly should be stronger then the original metal and again if done properly should be an invisible repair.

 

[Paul Leadon]

I had an E85 with 19 inch wheels and had continual issues and argument with BMW over warranty claims, in the end exasperated I sold the car and bought the Z3M which was the best decision I ever made. In respect of a weld repair, a welded repair done properly should be stronger then the original metal and again if done properly should be an invisible repair.

Yes that's right, run flat tyres don't help either with 19inch

 

[Lee]

Just for info, I've had many wheels that have had cracks and been welded, some capped some flush and resprayed.

Always made me think if they are safe because they just kept cracking I got to 3 welds and binned them.

I'm quite pleased to see this is finally being legislated.