
BMW 316
Black · Petrol · 1988 · 2,500 cc
E307 HVTMOT history
E307 HVT is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Feb 1988. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 66,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 66,230 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 601 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- E307 HVT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 1 Feb 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
E307 HVT was last recorded at 66,230 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,085 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 145 miles
- Average per year
- 601 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,230 miles
- 2025 – 66,085 miles
- 2023 – 64,457 miles
- 2022 – 63,385 miles
- 2021 – 62,745 miles
- 2019 – 61,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front footwell/jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyres slight perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Fuel filler neck pipe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
8 tests since 15 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,230 miles (+145)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 66,230 miles
- Test number
- 819613809649
- AdvisoryNearside Front footwell/jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,085 miles (+1,628)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 66,085 miles
- Test number
- 707236653135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,457 miles (+32)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 64,457 miles
- Test number
- 296377741002
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack inner joint slight wear
- AdvisoryExhaust after market slighty noisy
- AdvisoryFuel filter neck cover corroded
- AdvisoryTyres slight perishing
Fail64,425 miles (+1,040)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,425 miles
- Test number
- 675924424702
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner joint slight wear
- AdvisoryExhaust aftermarket slightly noisy
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck cover corroded
- AdvisoryTyres slight perishing
Pass63,385 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 63,385 miles
- Test number
- 187739892774
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe corroded
Fail63,382 miles (+637)5 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,382 miles
- Test number
- 216648955167
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass62,745 miles (+786)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 62,745 miles
- Test number
- 903248191850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 61,959 miles
- Test number
- 977109839403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about E307 HVT
- Does E307 HVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E307 HVT is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on E307 HVT?
- The MOT on E307 HVT is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has E307 HVT done?
- E307 HVT was recorded at 66,230 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 601 miles a year.
- Has E307 HVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. E307 HVT has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on E307 HVT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on E307 HVT find?
- E307 HVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front footwell/jacking point corroded; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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