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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN
WMWSU3C50CT254037
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,350 above typical price
Costa Mesa, CA
Listed at
$8,495
typical market $6,145 · 46 comps
This 2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper is listed at $8,495 with 84,383 miles in Costa Mesa, CA.
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Sold by SoCal Auto Motors
1996 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN WMWSU3C50CT254037
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Market price range
Based on 46 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026This vehicle · $8,495
Below market
$4,373
Typical price
$6,145
Above market
$8,998
This vehicle: $8,495 — $2,350 above the typical market price ($6,145)
Asking $8,495 · typical market price $6,145 · based on 46 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 26, 2026 · $8,495
Oct 12, 2026 · $8,495
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WMWSU3C50CT254037, spanning 16 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoCal Auto Motors | Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | $8,495 | 84,383 mi | 2026-10-12 | 1 d ago |
| SoCal Automotors | Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | $8,495 | 84,383 mi | 2026-09-27 | 4 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoCal Automotors | Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | $8,580 | 84,383 mi | 2026-09-29 | 4 d ago |
| SoCal Auto Motors | Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | $8,495 | 84,383 mi | 2026-09-26 | 4 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WMWSU3C50CT254037Trim
Cooper
Engine
1.6L · V4
Horsepower
121
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2012
Made by
BMW AG
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Mini Hardtop over the last 6 months — the market firmed $401 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $6,992 |
| June 2026 | $7,150 |
| July 2026 | $6,999 |
| August 2026 | $7,400 |
| September 2026 | $8,389 |
| October 2026 | $7,393 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2012 Mini Hardtop with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 13, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Mini Hardtop in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has the lowest median asking price ($5,995, 207 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Corolla the highest ($8,995, 233 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 13, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2012 Mini Hardtop
All trims · United States
$8,495Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,900 · 86 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,950–$8,079
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 84,383 mi · view VIN
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2012 Honda Civic
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$8,699Median asking price · 758 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,995–$10,285
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$2,500 lower median
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
All trims
$5,995Median asking price · 207 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,500–$7,500
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$500 higher median
2012 Toyota Corolla
All trims
$8,995Median asking price · 233 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,849–$10,598
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mini Hardtop All trims | $6,900 | $5,950–$8,079 | 86 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,059 | $4,999–$7,990 | 188 |
| 2012 Honda FIT All trims | $7,995 | $6,725–$9,994 | 75 |
| 2012 Honda Civic All trims | $8,699 | $6,995–$10,285 | 758 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $5,995 | $4,500–$7,500 | 207 |
| 2012 Toyota Corolla All trims | $8,995 | $7,849–$10,598 | 233 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 13, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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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 | 1,481 | $40,650 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 1,784 | $38,640 | 95% | 1,022 mi |
| 2025 | 332 | $29,996 | 74% | 10,064 mi |
| 2024 | 361 | $26,010 | 64% | 20,755 mi |
| 2023 | 174 | $23,983 | 59% | 33,171 mi |
| 2022 | 142 | $21,892 | 54% | 38,471 mi |
| 2021 | 95 | $19,998 | 49% | 48,590 mi |
| 2020 | 115 | $18,888 | 46% | 52,157 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
