BMW 316
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
V686 GHEMOT history
V686 GHE is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 92,560 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,403 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V686 GHE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V686 GHE was last recorded at 92,560 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 92,542 miles · 9 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 3,403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,560 miles
- 2021 – 83,824 miles
- 2020 – 76,194 miles
- 2019 – 73,407 miles
- 2017 – 61,323 miles
- 2016 – 54,748 miles
- 2015 – 48,491 miles
- 2014 – 42,057 miles
- 2012 – 40,576 miles
- 2011 – 37,686 miles
- 2010 – 35,193 miles
- 2009 – 33,059 miles
- 2008 – 30,582 miles
- 2007 – 27,821 miles
- 2006 – 24,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,560 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,560 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 92,560 miles
- Test number
- 163374879790
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail92,542 miles6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,542 miles
- Test number
- 777416210490
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body around jacking point corroded extending into wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Flexi split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body around jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body around jacking point corroded extending into wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 256629885438
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 801799305060
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,824 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 83,824 miles
- Test number
- 168269422499
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail83,824 miles (+7,630)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,824 miles
- Test number
- 387482397733
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,194 miles (+2,787)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 76,194 miles
- Test number
- 377391950000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 73,407 miles
- Test number
- 368657990144
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 582554277470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,323 miles (+6,575)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,323 miles
- Test number
- 916029461260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,748 miles (+6,257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 54,748 miles
- Test number
- 684558831325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass48,491 miles (+6,434)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,491 miles
- Test number
- 979055365010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront pad wear sensor failed
- NoteSlight blow to exhaust system
Pass42,057 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 42,057 miles
- Test number
- 935024934061
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake pad wear sensor wire failed
- NoteTyre size 185/65/15h
Fail42,057 miles (+1,481)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,057 miles
- Test number
- 985864324069
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake pad wear sensor wire failed
- NoteTyre size 185/65/15h
Pass40,576 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 40,576 miles
- Test number
- 976919422292
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front bottom balljoints rubber bonding deteriorated
Fail40,576 miles (+2,890)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,576 miles
- Test number
- 856529922228
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front bottom balljoints rubber bonding deteriorated
Pass37,686 miles (+2,493)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 37,686 miles
- Test number
- 599925641291
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass35,193 miles (+2,134)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 35,193 miles
- Test number
- 342660850420
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass33,059 miles (+2,477)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,059 miles
- Test number
- 991987149252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass30,582 miles (+2,761)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,582 miles
- Test number
- 672162158222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,821 miles
- Test number
- 730697557221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,821 miles (+2,953)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,821 miles
- Test number
- 383460357214
- FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass24,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 24,868 miles
- Test number
- 153307856291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V686 GHE
- Does V686 GHE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 GHE is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V686 GHE?
- The MOT on V686 GHE is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V686 GHE done?
- V686 GHE was recorded at 92,560 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,403 miles a year.
- Has V686 GHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V686 GHE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on V686 GHE 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 V686 GHE find?
- V686 GHE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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