CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP62 CSF

2013 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 CSF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 64,250 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Seatbelts not inspected as car filled

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside components corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2026 64,250 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Seatbelts not inspected as car filled

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,188 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 63,186 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 4 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,475 miles

both rear tyres splitting in tread areas

several areas of corrosion on underside and subframes

Fail 31 Jul 2024 61,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres splitting in tread areas

several areas of corrosion on underside and subframes

Pass 4 Sep 2023 58,973 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 58,965 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 56,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,714 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cut around the tread

n/s front shock absorber leaking

n/s rear tyre cut around the inner edge

o/s rear tyre cut around the tread almost deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 24 Jul 2020 48,842 miles

o/s front and rear tyres cut around the tread

Fail 24 Jul 2020 48,842 miles

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

o/s front and rear tyres cut around the tread

Pass 6 Aug 2019 45,562 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,587 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,439 miles

Coolant leak coolant warning light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,007 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 25,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP62 CSF is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 65,681 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 BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP62 CSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP62 CSF?

You can check the full history of AP62 CSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP62 CSF registered?

AP62 CSF is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 February 2013.

Is AP62 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP62 CSF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP62 CSF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP62 CSF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.