NCT Question - Need answer fast

ohnonotgmail

The NCT Preparation sheet says the boot must be empty. I drive a BMW X1. It didn't come with a spare tyre or space for one under the boot floor. I bought a spacesaver spare wheel that I have ratchet strapped down in a cover in the boot. Should I remove the spare wheel for the NCT?

cml387

I've never had a completely empty boot. You should be OK.

Dr_Colossus

I believe the purpose of the empty boot is to enable the NCT inspector view the spare wheel. That said while I have my spare wheel underneath the boot covering the wheel itself is covered with all sorts such as spare tools, first aid kit, flash lights etc which I've always left present for the NCT and never had an issue. I've leave the spare wheel present with it tied down.

Seth Brundle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058274054/nct-question-need-answer-fast

Did your car not come with run-flats meaning no need for a spare?

No I don’t think you need to remove spare wheel. What I understand that to mean is don’t have the yoke full of shite

ohnonotgmail

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119941559#Comment_119941559

It probably did originally but not when I bought it 2 years ago.

ohnonotgmail

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119941535#Comment_119941535

The purpose of the empty boot is so they can check the boot for corrosion

L1011

I've frequently/usually forgotten to take the general crap out of the boot - the toolkit is in a fabric bag rather than a wheel insert for some reason, and I've another bag with spare bulbs etc. Never been an issue.

Took it out last time and failed :pac: (on something completely unrelated, obviously)

ohnonotgmail

In the end i took it out. It made it very difficult to lift the boot floor for inspection. In the waiting room now.

cml387

Well don't leave us in suspense. A nation holds its breath.

ohnonotgmail

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119943069#Comment_119943069

Failed on worn suspension at the offside rear. everything else was 100%