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E307 HVT

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,230 mi
Last recorded66,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE307 HVT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 66,230 miles

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside steering rack inner joint slight wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust after market slighty noisy

fuel filter neck cover corroded

tyres slight perishing

Fail 20 Jun 2023 64,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front steering rack inner joint slight wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust aftermarket slightly noisy

fuel filler neck cover corroded

tyres slight perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 63,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 61,959 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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E307 HVT is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 109,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E307 HVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E307 HVT registered?

E307 HVT is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E307 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E307 HVT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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