2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · BW11 BZA
2011 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 103,981 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW11 BZA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 103,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW11 BZA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Nissan Qashqai (BW11 BZA) between February 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BW11 BZA Mileage History
- 05/02/201538,015 mi
- 28/01/201643,808 mi+5,793 mi
- 20/01/201747,619 mi+3,811 mi
- 08/05/201750,550 mi+2,931 mi
- 18/04/201858,734 mi+8,184 mi
- 24/04/201968,602 mi+9,868 mi
- 16/09/201972,382 mi+3,780 mi
- 17/08/202076,023 mi+3,641 mi
- 31/08/202179,615 mi+3,592 mi
- 31/08/202179,616 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/202283,638 mi+4,022 mi
- 26/09/202390,519 mi+6,881 mi
- 26/09/202390,519 mi
- 11/09/202497,610 mi+7,091 mi
- 28/11/2025103,979 mi+6,369 mi
- 04/12/2025103,981 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,092 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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