BMW 330, 2007, Turku

Failed its previous inspection:

• Rust damage to the left sill

• Left rear wheel bearing

• Rust damage to the rear subframe

• Front right lower control arm.

• Several repair notices concerning the lights, driveshaft gaiter and windscreen.

• See the full list below.

Repairs have been started, including:

• Wheel bearing replaced

• Part of the rust damage to the sill repaired

• Front control arm replaced

• Headlights polished

Inspection details and odometer reading

• Latest odometer reading recorded at inspection: 382,593 km (8 May 2024)

• Periodic inspection: 7 May 2025

• Decision: Suspended

1. FAILED (Repairs/actions required)

• Vehicle identification / Documents

  • Component: (0.1) Documents

  • Defect: Insurance premiums unpaid

  • Severity: Failed

• Axles, wheels and suspension / Front axle

  • Component: (5.3) Lower control arm bearing

  • Location: Front right, inner

  • Defect: Excessive play

  • Additional information: Front one, visible on shaker

  • Severity: Failed

• Steering components / Steering joints and rods

  • Component: (2.1.3) Track rod end

  • Location: Front left, outer

  • Defect: Excessive play

  • Additional information: Visible on shaker

  • Severity: Failed

• Chassis and body / Chassis members and floor panel

  • Component: (6.1.1) Sill

  • Location: Rear left

  • Defect: Rust-damaged

  • Severity: Failed

• Chassis and body / Axle mounting crossmembers

  • Component: (6.1.1) Rear axle crossmember

  • Defect: Rust-damaged

  • Additional information: Must be replaced with an intact one; welding is not permitted

  • Severity: Failed

• Axles, wheels and suspension / Rear axle

  • Component: (5.1.3) Rear wheel bearing

  • Location: Rear left

  • Defect: Excessive play

  • Severity: Failed

2. REPAIR NOTICES (To be repaired by 7 June 2025)

• Lights and electrical equipment / Rear light

  • Component: (4.2) Rear light

  • Location: Rear left and right

  • Defect: Tape covering contrary to regulations

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Lights and electrical equipment / Auxiliary lights

  • Component: (4.5) Rear fog light

  • Location: Rear left

  • Defect: Not working

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Lights and electrical equipment / Rear light

  • Component: (4.2) Rear light

  • Location: Rear left, inner

  • Defect: Not working

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Lights and electrical equipment / Auxiliary lights

  • Component: (4.5) Front fog lights

  • Location: Front left and right

  • Defect: Contrary to regulations (paint coating)

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Lights and electrical equipment / Dipped beam

  • Component: (4.1.1) Dipped-beam pattern

  • Location: Front left and right

  • Defect: Light pattern unclear

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Lights and electrical equipment / Direction indicator

  • Component: (4.4) Direction indicator

  • Location: Front left and right

  • Defect: Incorrect operation (permanently on)

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Lights and electrical equipment / Headlamp

  • Component: (4.1.1) Headlamp unit

  • Location: Front right

  • Defect: Inadequately secured

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Other equipment and accessories / Drivetrain

  • Component: (6.1.7) Driveshaft joint gaiter

  • Location: Front left and right

  • Defect: Damaged (outer)

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Environmental hazards / Oil leaks

  • Component: (8.4.1) Engine

  • Defect: Engine/gearbox oily

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Test drive and visibility / Windscreen and cleaning equipment

  • Component: (3.2) Windscreen

  • Location: Front

  • Defect: Worn

  • Severity: Repair notice

• Test drive and visibility / Field of vision

  • Component: (3.1) Field of vision

  • Defect: Obstruction in field of vision

  • Severity: Repair notice