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Middle 50%$5,222–$7,995
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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN
WMWSU3C56CT261588
ABOVE MARKET
· $3,709 above typical price
El Cajon, CA
Listed at
$9,999
typical market $6,290 · 59 comps
This 2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper is listed at $9,999 with 32,318 miles in El Cajon, CA.
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Sold by East County Pre-Owned Superstore
327 El Cajon Boulevard, El Cajon, CA 92020
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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN WMWSU3C56CT261588
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Market price range
Based on 59 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026This vehicle · $9,999
Below market
$4,419
Typical price
$6,290
Above market
$8,996
This vehicle: $9,999 — above the market range (typical price $6,290)
Asking $9,999 · typical market price $6,290 · based on 59 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Sep 16, 2025 · $9,888
Oct 11, 2026 · $9,999
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN WMWSU3C56CT261588, spanning 13 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East County Pre-Owned Superstore | El Cajon, CA 92020 | $9,999 | 32,318 mi | 2026-10-11 | 10 h ago |
| East County Preowned Superstore | El Cajon, CA 92020 | $10,998 | 32,318 mi | 2026-10-11 | 21 h ago |
| East County Pre-Owned Superstore | $9,999 | 32,318 mi | 2026-10-11 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East County Preowned Superstore | El Cajon, CA 92020 | $9,888 | 32,318 mi | 2026-01-18 | 233 d ago |
| East County Pre-Owned Superstore | El Cajon, CA 92020 | $9,888 | 32,318 mi | 2025-09-16 | 233 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WMWSU3C56CT261588Trim
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 $202 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 | $7,194 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Mini Hardtop with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 12, 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, 270 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Corolla the highest ($9,199, 325 listings).
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The car you are viewing
2012 Mini Hardtop
Cooper · United States
$10,998Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,584 · 7 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,995–$12,393
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$8,795Median asking price · 1,023 qualifying listings
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2012 Chevrolet Malibu
All trims
$5,995Median asking price · 270 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,680–$7,620
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$1,799 lower median
2012 Toyota Corolla
All trims
$9,199Median asking price · 325 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,990–$10,950
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper | $7,584 | $5,995–$12,393 | 7 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,220 | $5,222–$7,995 | 253 |
| 2012 Honda FIT All trims | $7,995 | $6,900–$9,999 | 97 |
| 2012 Honda Civic All trims | $8,795 | $6,995–$10,360 | 1,023 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $5,995 | $4,680–$7,620 | 270 |
| 2012 Toyota Corolla All trims | $9,199 | $7,990–$10,950 | 325 |
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 12, 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 | 1,480 | $40,620 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 1,852 | $38,726 | 95% | 1,049 mi |
| 2025 | 347 | $30,000 | 74% | 9,793 mi |
| 2024 | 424 | $26,196 | 64% | 20,803 mi |
| 2023 | 218 | $23,998 | 59% | 32,513 mi |
| 2022 | 144 | $21,892 | 54% | 37,451 mi |
| 2021 | 112 | $19,998 | 49% | 49,130 mi |
| 2020 | 126 | $18,852 | 46% | 51,864 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
