MOT

[swiftflo]

I have a 65 reg. BMW 220i M Sport coupe. The car is due for MOT this month. I can get this done cheaper locally and at an independent garage, this would be considerably cheaper than the local BMW dealership.
If I had it done at the local independent garage,they would not zero the service reading, so is there a way that I can do this myself.

[NotBenny]

swiftflo said:

I have a 65 reg. BMW 220i M Sport coupe. The car is due for MOT this month. I can get this done cheaper locally and at an independent garage, this would be considerably cheaper than the local BMW dealership.
If I had it done at the local independent garage,they would not zero the service reading, so is there a way that I can do this myself.

This is a joke surely??

MOT and service counter are not related.

MOT testing and servicing are completely separate. Take your car wherever you want for either, but regarding cost the ministry of transport specify a maximum MOT test cost. So if the dealership are charging more then they are likely taking it elsewhere for the test, then charging you for the privilege of taking it there on your behalf...

[designforlife]

An MOT isn't a service, so they shouldn't be touching the service reading anyway, surely?... unless I am missing something.

[bluezedd]

Yeah, no part of the MOT involves a service, except the service of providing an MOT.

[davamer23]

Some schools are not back in until tomorrow or Wednesday.

[Rich_AR]

I'm sure half of these threads with sum what rather numpty-esq questions are fake and are purely created to generate more site hits/traffic....

Edited by Rich_AR on Monday 2nd September 14:48

[RobXjcoupe]

So many people get hung up on the service and mot thing, and then the uninitiated think it’s part of the same thing as they own a new car. Resetting a service light doesn’t mean the car has been serviced. A manufacturer stupid light that’s designed to scare you. Lol

[Wooda80]

For all you know-it-alls jumping in

Most late model BMWs have an Statutory Inspection ( MOT ) reminder built into the service screen on the iDrive, and it will be this that the OP needs to reset.

Unlike the other items on the screen the Statutory Inspection field can be done by the owner. From memory, I'm sure you just click on it with the iDrive controller, if not then have a look in the handbook and there should be something there

[NotBenny]

Wooda80 said:

For all you know-it-alls jumping in

Most late model BMWs have an Statutory Inspection ( MOT ) reminder built into the service screen on the iDrive, and it will be this that the OP needs to reset.

Unlike the other items on the screen the Statutory Inspection field can be done by the owner. From memory, I'm sure you just click on it with the iDrive controller, if not then have a look in the handbook and there should be something there

That's not what the OP said, but I will hold my hands up and say I am one such know-it-all.

[Little Pete]

OP I would imagine most MOT stations would be capable of re setting the inspection light but it is easy enough to do yourself.

[ladderino]

It's just date based, so you can set it to whatever you like through iDrive.

[Mr Tidy]

It's certainly not a recent development - my 55 plate 330i has an MOT reminder on the OBC.

As it doesn't have I-drive I need to reset it by accessing the "hidden menu".

I'm just glad Google and YouTube exist!