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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass66,230 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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)
  7. Pass62,745 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,745 miles
    Test number
    903248191850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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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