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BW12 EGV

2012 Toyota Estima

Black Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,478 mi
Last recorded160,478 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 EGV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 160,478 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 155,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r and n/s/r buck cracking/worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 139,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 123,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 70,410 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 EGV is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EGV, 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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What year was BW12 EGV registered?

BW12 EGV is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BW12 EGV safe to buy?

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