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AA51 LET

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,247 mi
Last recorded156,247 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 LET
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 156,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn but not enough to reach the plys or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 153,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 143,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 135,194 miles

exhaust system poor condition (flexi section)

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2022 135,192 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system poor condition (flexi section)

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 125,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2021 125,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 118,242 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,559 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,559 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,223 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/cat area !!! (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY BADLY worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY BADLY worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 101,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/cat area !!! (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY BADLY worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY BADLY worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,280 miles

Both front tyres scuffed outer edges

Pass 12 May 2014 83,451 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres slightly perrished and worn on outer edges

o/s rear brake wear warning wire insecure

red brake warning lamp on dash illuminated

Fail 12 May 2014 83,451 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres slightly perrished and worn on outer edges

o/s rear brake wear warning wire insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

the rear tyres are very worn on the inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,740 miles

all front and rear brake pads wearing

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front and rear brake pads wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,293 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AA51 LET is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA51 LET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA51 LET registered?

AA51 LET is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is AA51 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA51 LET shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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