CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV02 PMX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,420 mi
Last recorded182,420 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 PMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 182,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (7.1.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 164,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outter wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2014 152,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 149,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 146,679 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 4 Jul 2011 142,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 137,560 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2010 137,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2009 125,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 125,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 119,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 99,987 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 80,467 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV02 PMX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV02 PMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV02 PMX?

You can check the full history of RV02 PMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV02 PMX registered?

RV02 PMX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is RV02 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 PMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV02 PMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV02 PMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.