MINI white taillamps failed MOT
Discussion
I have just had my BMW MIni failed on some brakes but also for no rear red reflectors!! It never failed before since being registered in 2002 and was supplied with the white tail lamps by BMW as a special edition. So whats the score anybody had similar?
Isnt it BMW's job to make sure the car complies with the law?
(NB If this has cropped up before apologies)
pix attached for ref not my own
Isnt it BMW's job to make sure the car complies with the law?
(NB If this has cropped up before apologies)
pix attached for ref not my own
Theflyer said:
Never seen those on a Mini before.
100% sure that is factory?
Yep came from a an authorised BMW dealer as an approved second hand car. We bought as second owner 2 years after first sold by the same dealer100% sure that is factory?
I have seen others like this also. But strange that it has only be picked up 10 years after on an MOT and also that BMW havent recalled the car
Edited by Pistachio on Tuesday 29th November 12:56
These are them...
They are not a factory fit item, but they are an OEM accessory. It is a legal requirement to have a red reflector on the rear of your car, not having one will be an MOT fail.
When you buy the clear MINI lights, a pair of red reflectors are included as part of the kit to be mounted on the bumper. They do look crap though, so most don't fit them.
Either find a new MOT centre, or fit a pair of red reflectors. Bear in mind though, you might be running an insurance risk if something were to happen like your car being hit whilst parked on the street - and the reflectors werent fitted.
They are not a factory fit item, but they are an OEM accessory. It is a legal requirement to have a red reflector on the rear of your car, not having one will be an MOT fail.
When you buy the clear MINI lights, a pair of red reflectors are included as part of the kit to be mounted on the bumper. They do look crap though, so most don't fit them.
Either find a new MOT centre, or fit a pair of red reflectors. Bear in mind though, you might be running an insurance risk if something were to happen like your car being hit whilst parked on the street - and the reflectors werent fitted.
doogz said:
Pistachio said:
Theflyer said:
Never seen those on a Mini before.
100% sure that is factory?
Yep came from a an authorised BMW dealer as an approved second hand car. We bought as second owner 2 years after first sold by the same dealer100% sure that is factory?
Dr Interceptor said:
These are them...
They are not a factory fit item, but they are an OEM accessory. It is a legal requirement to have a red reflector on the rear of your car, not having one will be an MOT fail.
When you buy the clear MINI lights, a pair of red reflectors are included as part of the kit to be mounted on the bumper. They do look crap though, so most don't fit them.
Either find a new MOT centre, or fit a pair of red reflectors. Bear in mind though, you might be running an insurance risk if something were to happen like your car being hit whilst parked on the street - and the reflectors werent fitted.
This.They are not a factory fit item, but they are an OEM accessory. It is a legal requirement to have a red reflector on the rear of your car, not having one will be an MOT fail.
When you buy the clear MINI lights, a pair of red reflectors are included as part of the kit to be mounted on the bumper. They do look crap though, so most don't fit them.
Either find a new MOT centre, or fit a pair of red reflectors. Bear in mind though, you might be running an insurance risk if something were to happen like your car being hit whilst parked on the street - and the reflectors werent fitted.
Dr Interceptor said:
Pistachio said:
No red reflectors in my bumper.
For reference, the clear lamps have never been included as part of a 'special edition'.As per my post above, you need to fit a pair of red reflectors.
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