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BW12 EYV

2012 Toyota Estima

Purple Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

221,706 mi
Last recorded221,706 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 EYV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 221,706 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH O/S + N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 221,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH O/S + N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 181,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise the driver on body work to o/s/r

Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,253 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 129,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,007 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,420 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,508 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,309 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 EYV is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Purple with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EYV, 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 EYV registered?

BW12 EYV is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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