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AU11 BZM

2011 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,529 mi
Last recorded49,529 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 BZM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 49,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 49,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,826 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake cables corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2022 46,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 45,575 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,282 miles

rear tyres stepped slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2019 42,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 42,689 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,353 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,972 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,666 miles

both rear tyres/inner edges paddled

near side rear tyre at 2.5mm

off side rear tyre at 3mm

Fail 20 Feb 2014 22,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres/inner edges paddled

front and rear discs worn

near side rear tyre at 2.5mm

off side rear tyre at 3mm

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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AU11 BZM is a 2011 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU11 BZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU11 BZM?

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What year was AU11 BZM registered?

AU11 BZM is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is AU11 BZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 BZM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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