Failed MOT today

[Jack Ratt]

Silver Zed failed MOT today. I've only driven about 900 miles since the last one and thought it would sail through. Nothing too major though, broken front spring, leak on power steering pipe and headlight levelling not working apparently, although it is working now. I've got spare springs and a set of spare headlights but have to admit I've never worked on power steering before.

I was expecting the advisories relating to corroded sills and suspension arms as these are on my list for upgrading this summer

 

[backseateducation]

We used to get our work vans serviced there.
Happy to pitch in if you need a hand!

 

[Jack Ratt]

We used to get our work vans serviced there.
Happy to pitch in if you need a hand!

Thank you for offering to help. I should be ok though. I've fitted new springs to my other Zed so I'm familiar with how it comes apart and goes back together and I've got a decent set of spring compressing clamps. The fiddly job is the power steering hoses. I've never done this before but it shouldn't be too hard.
If anyone's got any tips to make it easier it would be appreciated

 

[bear2020]

I have never done the power steering hoses but this may point you in the right direction

BMW Z3 Power Steering Reservoir and Cooling Loop Replacement | 1996-2002 | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article

Is your power steering reservoir looking ugly? Swap it out with a new one following the steps outlined in this guide.

www.pelicanparts.com

 

[bertiejaffa]

Why is the leveling device a fail ?! - They arent on all cars and surely the test is whether your lights are at the legal height and angle.

 

[Andyboy]

If the car has a levelling control, it has to work.

 

[t-tony]

There was a time when you simply had to test the aim as it came in, you didn't even have to check it was on max. high.

Tony.

 

[Stevo7682]

Why is the leveling device a fail ?! - They arent on all cars and surely the test is whether your lights are at the legal height and angle.

Lee if fitted needs to work I'm afraid

 

[bertiejaffa]

Lee if fitted needs to work I'm afraid

Blank it off or find a different test centre

I had the issue on my first Z - needed a working motor from spursfan... simple fix but seriously its a crock of crap to fail an MOT on IMHO

 

[t-tony]

Easy to say when you're not the person who has to sign the certificate . I would agree with the sentiment but a tester can't test a car based on what he/she "thinks" is right.

Tony.