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BW12 DWV

2012 Toyota Estima

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

206,978 mi
Last recorded206,978 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 DWV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 206,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH O/S + N/S

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 205,611 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH O/S + N/S (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH O/S + N/S

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 156,568 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 156,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,696 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 107,696 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,983 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 73,965 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

3 x smoking stickers need fitting (taxi fail) 70 mm in size

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

rear windows fitted with tint film (taxi fail)

Pass 11 May 2023 73,250 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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BW12 DWV is a 2012 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 83,853 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW12 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BW12 DWV is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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