This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $6,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$125

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $700 down

Amount financed

$6,295

Total interest

$1,205

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WMWSV3C59CTY19902

Trim

Engine

1.6L · V4

Horsepower

181

Body

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

BMW AG

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,550 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Mini Cooper likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $7,750

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $9,100

Total, 5 years $23,650

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Mini Cooper has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.

1 recall campaign on this model year

Check accident & title history →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper…

NHTSA campaign 23V337000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Mini Cooper from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 29, 2026.

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2012 Mini Cooper S (this car)	$6,995	44	—
2013 Toyota Prius	$8,966	9	+$1,971
2013 Volkswagen Beetle	$9,721	7	+$2,726
2014 Ford Focus	$4,900	5	−$2,095
2014 Nissan Versa Note	$5,490	5	−$1,505
2013 Volkswagen Golf	$6,990	5	−$5

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2027	181	$41,495	100%	—
2010	80	$5,995	14%	98,200 mi
2009	80	$6,464	16%	94,252 mi
2008	38	$5,995	14%	96,874 mi
2007	48	$5,995	14%	99,552 mi
2006	42	$5,903	14%	92,334 mi
2005	32	$4,910	12%	114,996 mi
2004	19	$4,999	12%	95,951 mi