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VLZ 1256

2008 BMW 530D SE

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,871 mi
Last recorded224,871 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 1256
MakeBMW
Model530D SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 224,871 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 224,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 217,412 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 216,760 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 207,221 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 207,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 197,169 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 197,122 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 196,990 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 195,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 158,660 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 157,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 137,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,625 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530D SE?

Based on 950 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
6,133
Miles/Year
266
On UK Roads
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VLZ 1256 is a 2008 BMW 530D SE in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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What year was VLZ 1256 registered?

VLZ 1256 is a 2008 BMW 530D SE, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is VLZ 1256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 1256 shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 1256 have outstanding finance?

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