Pre MOT Check | From Just £10

A lot of MOT failures come down to something small and easy to miss: a blown bulb, tyres worn past the legal limit, a windscreen chip nobody got round to fixing.

A pre MOT check catches problems like these while you've still got time to fix them, instead of finding out on the day.

Compare prices instantly and book a pre MOT check through BookMyGarage from just £10, alongside your MOT.

You'll need to book your pre MOT check for the same day as your MOT, at the same garage.

If you don't already know when your MOT is due, check your MOT status first.

Open a free MyGarage account and we'lll remind you when your next MOT's coming up, along with your service and any other reminders you add.

Why Book with BookMyGarage?

Booking your pre MOT check through BookMyGarage means comparing BMG-Verified garages near you, rather than settling for the first quote you find.

• BMG-Verified garages across the UK — Local businesses that offer great value and consistently meet service standards. Look for the BMG-Verified badge to find the garages we've ensured meet our high standards for customer service, ratings and reliability.

• We Show the Full Picture — All up front: prices, reviews, availability and distance, so you can choose the right garage based on what matters most to you.

• Real Reviews — Genuine, verified feedback from drivers like you. Every review helps you book with confidence.

• No Upfront Payment — We won't ask for any payment details when you book. Pay the garage directly once the work's complete.*

• Compare & Book in Seconds — See your options side by side and choose the right garage for you. No jargon. No stress. No surprises.

• Support Local Garages — We connect drivers with quality local businesses that keep communities moving.

These are just some of the reasons to choose BookMyGarage — enter your reg and postcode to compare pre MOT check prices near you and book your appointment today.

*Some mobile technicians (that come out to you) may require an upfront payment or commitment — please check this with them first.

What Does a Pre MOT Check Cover?

A pre MOT check is a visual inspection, so it won't guarantee a pass.

It usually doesn't include anything that needs the car up on a ramp, for instance, so it's still possible to fail on those even after a clean pre MOT check.

What it does is catch the faults you can see and fix in advance, and that covers most of what typically causes a car to fail its MOT in the first place.

• Lights.

• Tyres.

• Brakes.

• Windscreen & wipers.

• Mirrors.

• Seatbelts & interior.

Issues with your car's lights, tyres, brakes and visibility are some of the most common reasons why a car won't pass first time, which is why it's worth having a technician check and fix any problems ahead of your test date.

Benefits of the Pre MOT Check

There are plenty of benefits to booking a pre MOT check alongside your MOT test.

Peace of Mind

If you're not confident your car will sail through its MOT, a pre MOT check is worth booking.

Even if you think your car's in good shape, a second opinion from a technician catches the kind of easy-to-miss fault that's straightforward to fix once you know it's there.

Repairs on Your Terms

Failing an MOT can limit where you get things fixed.

If your current MOT has run out, or a fault’s marked ‘dangerous’, you’re legally restricted to a pre-booked repair or retest — often a trip back to wherever you failed rather than shopping around, which can push your repair costs up.

Catching a fault before test day avoids that risk, so the choice of where to get it repaired stays yours.

Increased Likelihood of a First-Time Pass

Fix what a pre MOT check finds and your car is simply more likely to pass first time.

It can't guarantee a pass, but closing off the faults it can catch removes some of the risk of failing.

Protecting Your Car's Resale Value

A clean MOT history says something to a buyer: that the car's been looked after.

One unnecessary failure on the record can undo that, and make a car harder to sell for what it's really worth. A pre MOT check ahead of each test is a simple way to keep that history intact.

Book Your Pre MOT Alongside Your MOT Today

Booking a pre MOT check takes about as long as booking the MOT itself, and it means walking into test day already knowing what to expect.

Compare BMG-Verified garages near you by price, reviews and availability, then book online in seconds with no payment needed until the work's done.