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XLZ 229

2006 BMW 530D M Sport Auto

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,699 mi
Last recorded138,699 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 229
MakeBMW
Model530D M Sport Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 138,699 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 130,776 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 129,388 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 119,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,874 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 106,741 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,382 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 101,343 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530D M Sport Auto?

Based on 2,757 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
8,763
Miles/Year
670
On UK Roads
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XLZ 229 is a 2006 BMW 530D M Sport Auto in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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What year was XLZ 229 registered?

XLZ 229 is a 2006 BMW 530D M Sport Auto, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is XLZ 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLZ 229 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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