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TTEC4849 Business Practice & Vehicle Safety

Vehicle Safety Inspection Sheet

Instructions: Use this form to do a safety check on a vehicle and record whether
systems meet compliance with New Zealand Vehicle Safety Regulations. Information on
Regulations can be found at http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/virm-in-service-certification/virm-inservice-
certification.html#intro. Use a flat floor shop area and a vehicle to perform the
inspection. (Keep standard safety practices in mind.)The Brake Test to be performed on
the Rolling Road Dyno in 108-1065 under the guidance of your Lecturer. Analyze your
findings at the end to make recommendations for the vehicle.


Student Name Alexey Stelmakh                          Contact No. 021989869
Vehicle: Make BMW……………………… Model 520i…………………. Year 2001…………..
VIN: WBADT22030GZ31680                          Fuel type: Petrol


External Inspection:

Compliant?                          Item:                                             Comments:
Yes …..  ….. Direction Ind. Lamps Front         
Yes …..  ….. Forward Position Lamps
Yes …..  ….. Front Fog Lamps
Yes …..  ….. Direction Ind. Lamps Rear
Yes …..  ….. Rearward Position Lamps
Yes …..  ….. Stop Lamps
Yes …..  ….. High-mounted Stop Lamps
Yes …..  ….. Registration Plate Lamps
Yes …..  ….. Rear Reflectors
Yes …..  ….. Other Lamps                                           Rear Fog Lamps
Yes …..  ….. Windscreen
Yes …..  ….. Other Glazing
Yes …..  ….. Doors and Hinged Panels
 ….. N/A ….. Mudguards
 ….. N/A….. External Projections
Yes …..  ….. Structure/Corrosion
Yes …..  ….. Dimensions


Internal Inspection:

Compliance?                 Item:                                                    Comments:
Yes …..  ….. Wipers/Operation
Yes …..  ….. Rear View Mirrors
Yes …..  ….. Sun Visors
Yes …..  ….. Seatbelts
Yes …..  ….. Seatbelt Anchorages
Yes …..  ….. Seats & Seat Anchorages
Yes …..  ….. Head Restraints
Yes …..  ….. Interior Impact
Yes …..  ….. Air Bag Self Check
Yes …..  ….. ABS Self Check
Yes …..  ….. Audible Warning Device
Yes …..  ….. Spare Wheel Security
Yes …..  ….. Space Saver Warning Label

Chassis Underbody:

Compliance?                        Item:                                                              Comments:
Yes …..  ….. Wheels, Hubs & Axels
Yes …..  ….. Steering Mechanism
Yes …..  ….. Suspension Mechanism
Yes …..  ….. Fuel Tank & Fuel Lines
Yes …..  ….. Cable Linkage
Yes …..  ….. Brake Controls
Yes …..  ….. Lines & Hoses
Yes …..  ….. Exhaust System
Yes …..  ….. Tire Condition
Yes …..  ….. Tire Tread Depth            LF  7.0mm      RF 7.00mm      LR 6.5mm       RR 6.5mm
       N/A ….. Towing Connections
       N/A ….. Towing Safety Chain(s)
Yes …..  ….. Structure/Corrosion


Road Brake Test:
Compliance?                  Item:                                                          Comments:
Yes …..  ….. Service Brake Readings
Front ……..9 %            Rear …….. 6 %        LF 4.02kN         RF 4.42kN    LR 2.31kN   RR 2.46kN

Yes …..  ….. Service Brake Performance
Yes …..  ….. Service Brake Balance
Yes …..  ….. Parking Brake Readings           7 %           LH 1.58kN     RH 1.70kN

Yes …..  ….. Parking Brake Performance
Yes …..  ….. Speedometer

Under Bonnet:
Compliance?                   Item:                                                                 Comments:
  ….. N/A ….. A/F System in Working Order
  ….. N/A ….. A/F System Cert. Current
  ….. N/A ….. A/F System Safe
  ….. N/A ….. Modified Vehicle
Yes …..  ….. Chassis VIN Number
Yes …..  ….. Structure/Corrosion
Yes …..  ….. Engine & Drive Train
Yes …..  ….. Fuel System

Recommendations: Everything is seems good on this car, but i would recommend to change the oil, oil filter and an air filter on the next service.