Does my car need a technical inspection in Bahrain, and how much does it cost?

It depends on the type of registration and the age of the vehicle. When inspection is needed · Most vehicles must pass a technical inspection every year before the registration can be renewed. · Vehicles registered as "Private" need it only once they are more than 5 years old. Cost (National Portal) · BHD 5 each time for an inspection by the Traffic directorate, or you can use a private inspection centre. · BHD 15 for an external inspection. Where to go The Traffic app has a service that shows inspection centres on a map, with their locations, opening hours and phone numbers. Timing · You can renew a registration up to 3 months before it expires. · A late fee of 500 fils a day is charged after the expiry date, for up to 40 days. After that it becomes a fixed BD 20. · Your civil liability (third-party) insurance must also cover the whole registration period. What people miss A private car that turns more than five years old needs its first inspection at the next renewal. Book it early, because you cannot renew until it passes. Steps · Check whether your car needs inspection (all non-private vehicles yearly; private ones over 5 years old). · Find a centre in the Traffic app. · Pass the inspection and make sure your insurance covers the full year. · Renew the registration, up to 3 months before expiry.

Vehicle inspection in Bahrain

Does my car need a technical inspection in Bahrain, and how much does it cost? — It depends on the type of registration and the age of the vehicle. When inspection is needed · Most vehicles must pass a technical inspection every year before

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