1992 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · J542 EUG
1992 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 184,402 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J542 EUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2025
- 184,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J542 EUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 520 (J542 EUG) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is”; “Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
J542 EUG Mileage History
- 30/03/2023175,919 mi
- 04/04/2023195,921 mi+20,002 mi
- 14/04/2025184,402 mi-11,519 mi
Average of roughly 4,153 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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