You’ll get your first MOT inspection sooner than you think. For this reason, we provide BMW MOT Protect as a free cover for all new BMWs*. Any* work that must be done to pass your initial MOT inspection is covered by your BMW’s MOT Protect. In the odd event that your BMW fails its initial MOT, you won’t lose out because a broad list of important components, including steering and suspension, electric and lighting equipment, repairs, replacements, and labor, are all covered.
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You’ll get your first MOT inspection sooner than you think. For all new BMWs, we provide a free cover called BMW MOT Protect. Any* work that must be done to pass your initial MOT inspection is covered by your BMW’s MOT Protect. In the odd event that your BMW fails its initial MOT, you won’t lose out because a broad list of important components, including steering and suspension, electric and lighting equipment, repairs, replacements, and labor, are all covered. Any difficulties will be resolved swiftly and without cost by working together with you.
Any mechanical problems listed above that result in the vehicle failing its second and third MOTs, which are due no later than 48 and 60 months from the date of first registration, will be fixed by MOT Protect coverage. In Northern Ireland, MOT Protect is covered by the Retailer Warranty for the first MOT at 48 months.
All parts will be covered, but not the windscreen, wheels, tyres, items changed as part of routine maintenance (including brake disks and pads), modified parts, or parts made by companies other than BMW. The cost of the MOT test, retest, and advisory will not be covered, and neither will failure due to negligence or modifications, damage from an accident or impact, or incorrect repairs to any item. Vehicles used in rallies, contests, and racing are not included.
A BMW Authorized Retailer Workshop must complete the MOT repair work within 30 days of the MOT inspection failure.
The car must meet the manufacturer’s requirements for a full service history.
accessible from Snows BMW in Portsmouth and Isle of Wight
We provide BMW MOT Protect to drivers anticipating their BMW’s first MOT test as a protection against any unforeseen problems with your model.
Snows is aware that your first MOT check may come sooner than you anticipate. In the unlikely event that your car fails its first MOT, this free coverage is offered for all new BMWs. This means that all* necessary work, including repairs, replacements, and labor, must be done in order for you to pass your vehicle’s initial MOT examination. We will work with you to immediately and completely resolve any difficulties, from steering and suspension to electrical and lighting equipment.
Contact your nearby Snows dealership using the information below to schedule your MOT and service right away.
In most cases, our BMW-approved service center is able to carry out these fixes and other modifications right there on the spot. You can rely on us to finish the job swiftly so your BMW is road-worthy.
For more information on MOT tests and BMW coverage, get in touch with our Portsmouth or Isle of Wight offices. We are also delighted to walk you through additional BMW servicing and after-sales offers.
MOT Protect only applies to the vehicle’s initial MOT; it does not cover the cost of further MOT tests, wheels, tyres, windscreens, brake pads, or discs, modified or non-BMW parts, failure due to abuse, or MOT recommendations. Within 30 days of the MOT inspection failure, Snows BMW Dealerships are required to complete the repairs. For more details, please get in touch with a service team member.
Describe BMW MOT.
In the odd event that your vehicle fails its MOT, we will work with you to identify the causes and make sure it passes a second time around. We will assist you prepare your car for its MOT as much as we can.
The answer: A thorough car check is part of a BMW MOT. An official VT20 certificate, which serves as your receipt for the MOT test and displays the data that will be stored on the MOT database, will be sent to you if your BMW passes the inspection. Any suggested additional work will be noted on the VT32 document’s advisory notice.
For additional details on the exact requirements that your vehicle must meet, see the DVSA website.
Three years after a new car is registered, the first MOT would need to be done. After that, it should be finished every year.
*MOT Protect will cover everything except the windscreen, wheels, tyres, items changed as part of routine maintenance (such brake disks and pads), modified parts, and/or non-BMW parts. The cost of the MOT inspection itself is not covered by MOT Protect.
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MOT protection: what is it?
We are aware that waiting to learn whether your vehicle requires any additional repairs can make the MOT test day for your vehicle a little stressful. Your worries can be eased by our MOT protection, which will pay for up to PS 750 in repairs.
As long as there are at least three months before the MOT is due, you can get the coverage for just PS10 in premium. If your vehicle fails the MOT, Mitsubishi-trained technicians will do the required repairs utilizing cutting-edge machinery and genuine Mitsubishi components. MOT Protection provides coverage for repairs to seatbelts, steering and suspension, lighting equipment, brakes, and other standard repairs like mirrors and windscreen wipers.
Owners only need to maintain their vehicles in accordance with the manufacturer’s servicing schedule and have their vehicle MOT performed at an authorized Mitsubishi dealership in order to be eligible for the coverage.
An MOT is a BMW vehicle examination.
Due to BMW’s engineering standards, passing a MOT check should be a formality. An MOT check is one of the most thorough assessments your car will have to undergo to check safety-related and emissions systems, including lighting, steering, brakes, and suspension. However, there’s always a possibility that something could have been harmed without your knowledge. The official MOT test is a valuable yearly safety check, and we are the perfect team to handle the test and any necessary repairs. We only use Genuine BMW Parts because we have received specialized training from BMW. The official VT20 certificate, which serves as your receipt for the MOT test and contains the data that will be stored in the MOT database, will be sent to you once your car has passed. The advisory notice of the VT32 document will include any recommended additional work that your vehicle might need.
When your first MOT is due, you’ll have the benefit of being protected by BMW MOT Protect if you own a new BMW. You won’t suffer if your BMW fails its initial MOT, which is improbable. A long list of important elements includes repairs, replacements, and labor that are all covered. We will work with you to resolve any concerns as soon as possible and at no additional cost*.
Make sure you utilize our free End of Warranty Check before the warranty on your BMW expires. Why not schedule an End of Warranty Check at the same time as your MOT given that your BMW is qualified regardless of how many miles it has driven? Our factory-trained specialists will do a complete inspection of your BMW and make sure that any problems are addressed before the warranty expires.
With the following exceptions: windscreen, wheels, tyres, items replaced as part of routine maintenance (such as brake disks and pads), modified parts, and/or non-BMW components, *MOT Protect covers items that fail a MOT test.
How do I disable the BMW MOT light?
Find the tiny odometer button in the instrument panel’s lower left corner. until the service message shows, press and hold. When the message says “Reset,” let go of the button and press and hold it once more.
With the warning light on, will the car fail the MOT?
Despite the fact that cars are becoming more dependable, it is only natural for them to occasionally have issues because of the sophisticated technology used. A dashboard warning light is frequently the first indication of a problem and is intended to alert drivers that the problem is already advanced and needs to be examined to stop additional harm to the vehicle.
One of the most prevalent dashboard lights is the Engine Management Light, and if you put your car through the MOT with this light on, you will fail.
If the engine warning light is on, your car will fail the MOT since, according to the new MOT regulations, this is now considered a significant issue. The engine light may be on for a variety of reasons, some of which are more obvious than others. Have your automobile checked at a garage if your light is flashing or is on all the time.
The engine warning light, in contrast to the other dashboard warning lights, doesn’t inform you of a specific issue. Contrary to the ABS or coolant temperature lights, the engine light may come on for a variety of causes. Your engine may not be operating as it should if a warning light is flashing or staying on continuously.
If the warning light is amber, there may not necessarily be an emergency developing; you should be able to proceed and seek guidance to get to your destination. If the light is red, you should stop when it is safe to do so because continuing to drive could result in more costly damage.
Your engine management light may illuminate for a number of reasons, but these are the most frequent ones:
The oxygen sensor calculates the amount of oxygen that escapes combustion in the vehicle’s exhaust system, and a malfunctioning O2 sensor results in overfueling.
Engine management lights don’t necessarily indicate a serious issue; in some cases, they may just indicate a malfunctioning or loose gas filler cap. It’s possible that you merely left without fully tightening the cap.
When your car is routinely repaired, the catalytic converter, which transforms deadly carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide, shouldn’t fully fail. Other components, such the EGR valve, may malfunction and cause these problems.
Your engine’s combustion chamber is lit by spark plugs, so if the wiring breaks, you’ll notice a loss of power as well as stalling.
The EGR valve can become stuck open or closed owing to a buildup of particles, which can cause the engine light to illuminate. This helps to enhance the efficiency of the car’s engine.
Fuel injectors control the amount of fuel given to the combustion chamber of your car’s engine, and when they become clogged, they either perform poorly or stop working altogether. A faulty fuel pump will result in erroneous fuel delivery, which will cause the ECU to record a fault and turn on the check engine light.
The BMW visual inspection is what?
I believe the Visual Inspection is a fundamental service. In essence, you merely pay them to inspect your car; otherwise, they do nothing. I think it’s a waste of money, but if you want to preserve your guarantee, you have to follow the timetable. You could also perform the “service” on your own by resetting the service light.