CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK62 HTF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,201 mi
Last recorded89,201 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above 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 £14.99

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

RegistrationYK62 HTF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
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

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 89,201 miles

ENGINE HUNTING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,533 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,956 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 77,956 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,938 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,121 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,739 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 49,285 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 39,545 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 38,395 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

YK62 HTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK62 HTF, 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 14 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 YK62 HTF?

You can check the full history of YK62 HTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK62 HTF registered?

YK62 HTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YK62 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 HTF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK62 HTF 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 YK62 HTF. 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.