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Average price for an MOT in Bournemouth
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Shergold Motor Vehicle Repairs
Physical Garage
J Shergold Motor Vehicle Repairs, Rear of, 21-23 Southcote Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3SH
Welcome to Shergold Motors in Bournemouth. We are a local, independent garage, serving Bournemouth and the surrounding area. We are a Family Garage and offer the best value for money repairs and servicing across the board in our area. We will always try and give you the cheapest price and fit the best quality parts. Modern vehicles often require specific grades of oil, and prices can vary significantly. If you know that your car uses a specialist manufacturer-recommended oil, please select this option when booking. We’ll confirm the exact price once your booking is reviewed.
MOT£42.99
4.79 (586 reviews)

The Forge Garage Winton Ltd
Physical Garage
35 Green Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 1DX
Forge Garage has a history of providing motorists around the Bournemouth and Poole areas with outstanding garage services for over a century, and earning a reputation for excellence and reliability. Steering the ship during the 21st century, Karl Payne has secured Forge Garage as the front-running independent in Winton, Bournemouth, with two individual branches – Green Road, and Denmark Road – along with the specialist Forge Van Centre in Poole. With an uncompromising dedication to providing customers with the very highest standards of workmanship, Forge Garage’s key principles that promote proactivity and preventative maintenance, greatly c
MOT£49.95
4.83 (201 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive about The Forge Garage, frequently praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication and good value. Regular highlights are speedy, efficient MOTs and services, the convenient collection/drop‑off and courtesy‑car options, and transparent, trustworthy diagnostics. A few isolated negatives mention unexpected price increases after collection, occasional online‑booking mix‑ups or a rude new front‑desk member, and the rare unavailable courtesy car.

CHARMINSTER AUTO REPAIRS
Physical Garage
135a Hankinson Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1HR
As well as MOT’s at Charminster Auto Repairs we offer a high quality repair service you can count on. We undertake all makes and models of cars and vans, and have a well equipped workshop which enables us to deal with anything from a new engine to a new set of windscreen wipers and just about everything in-between.
MOT£54.85
4.71 (374 reviews)
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Most reviewers praise the garage, with numerous five‑star ratings and long‑standing repeat custom signalling strong customer satisfaction. Customers commonly highlight friendly, knowledgeable staff, prompt turnarounds, clear communication, easy online booking and good value (many mention reliable MOTs, servicing and occasional loan/courtesy cars). A minority report recurring issues — rude or unresponsive reception, missed calls, disputed or unexpected charges, occasional damage or refusal to carry out booked work — so service consistency appears to vary for some clients.

Hypermotive
Physical Garage
80-82 Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 1AN
Hypermotive is an exciting and completely honest family run business. We specialize in the Diagnosis, service and repair of German and french cars. We have the Autologic assist plus diagnostic platform so are able to carry out main dealer level diagnostics and programming,at a fraction of the price.
MOT£49.95
4.83 (99 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Hypermotive for friendly, honest and professional service, with many repeat visitors citing quick MOTs, clear communication (online booking, texts/calls), fair pricing and staff who go the extra mile. A small number of reviewers, however, complained about inflated or unclear quotes and occasional delays or incomplete fixes when the garage is particularly busy.
Elite Garages Bournemouth
Physical Garage
5 Dominion Rd,, Bournemouth, BH11 8LH
Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite Garages is a family-run company covering the whole of the South and South East of England. The company recently celebrated 50 years in business. Elite are not owned in any way by any tyre manufacturer and therefore can offer the best unbiased, professional advice and bring value for money from top leading brands through to economy brands. We are able to meet all your tyre requirements including run flats, motor sport, track day, high performance, off road, 4×4, budget, winter a
MOT£54.85
4.67 (78 reviews)
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Customers mostly praise the garage for fast, friendly and communicative service, competitive pricing and quick MOTs/repairs with staff who keep you informed. Frequent positives are helpful staff, efficient turnaround and good value; recurring complaints relate to booking/confirmation problems, occasional surprise extra charges or high quotes, and a few isolated issues with vehicle compatibility (eg lifts for vans).

Dorset Car Care Ltd - Mobile Technician
Mobile Mechanic
7 Townsend close, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9DF
Due to the amazing support and high demand, I’ve taken the big step to go full time! 🙌 This means I can now take on more customers and offer even greater flexibility with my work. 🔧 My background includes: * Renault main dealer & Renault tuning * Nissan main dealer * Volvo main dealer * German & Italian car specialist * Brake & clutch specialist …and everything in between! I don’t just stop there – I cover a wide range of aspects in the motor trade, from routine servicing and repairs to in-depth diagnostics and specialist work. Whatever your car needs, I can help. Family has always been my number one priority. I started this journey n
MOT£54.85
5 (13 reviews)

TM Autos - Mobile Mechanic
Mobile Mechanic
22 The Broadway, Northbourne, Bournemouth, BH10 7EY
TM AUTOS – Mobile Mechanic Service Owned by Tommy Mace TM AUTOS is a fully mobile mechanic service run by experienced technician Tommy Mace, providing reliable, high‑quality vehicle repairs and maintenance across all makes and models. Whether you’re at home or at work, we come to you—saving you time, hassle, and recovery costs. We believe in doing the job right the first time. That’s why we only use quality parts, offer affordable rates, and deliver a friendly, honest service backed by great reviews and years of hands-on experience. Why Choose TM AUTOS? 🚗 All makes & models covered 🔧 Fully mobile – we come to you 🛠️ Quality, trusted par
MOT£54.85
5 (3 reviews)

AA Mobile Mechanics (Bournemouth/Poole)
Mobile Mechanic
Bournemouth/Poole & Surrounding Areas, Bournemouth/Poole, BH11 8LL
The UK’s number 1 breakdown provider are now providing vehicle servicing and repairs. Fully trained AA mechanics, bringing vehicle servicing to your doorstep! Multiple mobile units now covering - Cramlington, Newcastle, Sunderland, Stanley & surrounding areas. The vehicle we are servicing must be off the road on private property, and parked on a flat surface (to ensure all fluid levels we check are reading correctly) with full access around the car for us to be able to get to all 4 sides. If you keep your vehicle in a car park please ensure that you have the landowners permission for us to carry out your service. We cannot work on a public
MOT£54.85
5 (2 reviews)

Southbourne Motor Centre
Physical Garage
8 Dean's Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH5 2DA
Southbourne Motor Centre Trusted Local Garage – Serving SOBO for Over 30 Years! Proudly independent and family-run, Southbourne Motor Centre has been a cornerstone of the local community for more than three decades. Owned by Paul Turner and expertly managed by Dan, our service manager, we’re committed to delivering honest, reliable, and great-value vehicle care. We offer a full range of garage services, including MOTs arranged, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs – all backed by a 1-year warranty on parts and labour for your peace of mind. To make life easier, we also provide a free local collection and delivery service, so you can carry
MOT£40
5 (23 reviews)

Wessex Autocentres Group Ltd
Physical Garage
2, 4 Glenville Rd,, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, BH10 4EF
Wessex Autocentres Group - MOT Testing Station in Bournemouth Welcome to Wessex Autocentres Group, we are a fully approved MOT station serving Bournemouth and surrounding areas. At Wessex Autocentres Group we provide convenience, value for money and accuracy of service which we believe are the most common attributes looked at when choosing an MOT centre. MOT Testing from just £44.95 Providing exceptional MOT testing for cars & vans from just £44.95. We have obtained an excellent reputation with continued repeat business from our many customers in Bournemouth, our services are carried out by skilled and highly trained technicians, with exper
MOT£44.95
5 (25 reviews)

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Located in the heart of Winton, The Forge Garage Winton Ltd has more than earned its place as one of our Top Tier garages.
With a reputation built on decades of quality service, they’re known for their technical expertise, customer-first approach and for consistently delivering expert car care.
Here's what makes The Forge Garage Winton Ltd stand out:
*as of January 20th 2026
As a Top Tier garage, The Forge Garage Winton Ltd exemplifies the highest standards in automotive care. They highlight the quality of choice we provide on our platform that offers you a reliable way to book your MOT with confidence.
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"Great communication, reasonable pricing [...]" - Sarah, from a verified review, left November 29th 2025
"Really friendly and helpful...Made the whole process very easy [...]" - Rachael, from a verified review, left December 14th 2025
"Staff do their job whole heartedly [...]" - Clara, from a verified review, left December 24th 2025
Their dedication to excellence and community trust is exactly why they’ve earned this exclusive recognition. The Forge Garage Winton Ltd offer Bournemouth drivers not just a service, but a dependable partnership.
All review snippets are taken from verified reviews left for The Forge Garage Winton Ltd through BookMyGarage.com.
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| MOT Price Category | Price | Details |
| Average (Standalone) | £51.73 | The typical cost of an MOT when booked on its own, across Bournemouth garages listed on our platform. |
| Cheapest (Standalone) | £35.10 | The cheapest price charged for an MOT booked on its own, across all garages in Bournemouth. |
| Best Deal When Combined with a Service | £10 | Many garages offer discounted MOTs when booked alongside a full or major service. |
All prices accurate as of January 20th 2026 for a 2.1l BMW 3 Series. Local MOT Centres regularly update pricing information, so data is to be used for representative purposes only.
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