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BW12 ESG

2012 Toyota Estima

White Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 ESG
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 125,835 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 125,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 107,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,680 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall run flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 96,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front position lamp was inoperative then began to work, check bulb/connection

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall run flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 92,867 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 92,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rearmost seat belt. (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,870 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 80,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm tread depth within centre 3/4 tread width. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm tread depth within centre 3/4 tread width. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,541 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,512 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 ESG is a 2012 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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