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LB54 PPK

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,059 mi
Last recorded77,059 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 PPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,059 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,704 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 73,704 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,137 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,598 miles

Covers fitted

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,573 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Covers fitted

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated/lipped

Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,235 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,524 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,955 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 60,955 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Bulb holder fallen out of lens (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,939 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside front tyre is on 3.5mm + wearing on outer edge

undertrays

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,789 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully test adult belt time of test

undertrays

Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,804 miles

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,903 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 30,903 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 24,124 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LB54 PPK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB54 PPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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LB54 PPK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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