CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT62 BVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,584 mi
Last recorded193,584 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationYT62 BVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 193,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 187,969 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 177,076 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Components.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 162,990 miles

Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Pass 20 Dec 2021 153,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 144,627 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 144,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 132,545 miles

lip on front brake discs

Fail 20 Dec 2019 132,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

lip on front brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rack end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,631 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,075 miles

Engine oil level low

Front brake pads low.

Front number plate delaminating.

Play detected within o/s/f steering arm.

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

YT62 BVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YT62 BVC, 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 YT62 BVC?

You can check the full history of YT62 BVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT62 BVC registered?

YT62 BVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is YT62 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 BVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT62 BVC 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 YT62 BVC. 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.