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Middle 50%$5,192–$7,995
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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN
WMWSU3C53CT540416
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $173 above typical price
Placentia, CA
Listed at
$6,995
typical market $6,822 · 71 comps
This 2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper is listed at $6,995 with 73,663 miles in Placentia, CA.
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Sold by Gms
609 W Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
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- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2012 Mini Hardtop Cooper
VIN WMWSU3C53CT540416
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Market price range
Based on 71 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 26, 2026This vehicle · $6,995
Below market
$4,800
Typical price
$6,822
Above market
$9,990
This vehicle: $6,995 — $173 above the typical market price ($6,822)
Asking $6,995 · typical market price $6,822 · based on 71 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $405 (−5.5%) over 19 days.
Oct 3, 2026 · $7,400
Oct 22, 2026 · $6,995
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN WMWSU3C53CT540416, spanning 19 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS | Placentia, CA 92870 | $6,995 | 73,663 mi | 2026-10-22 | 13 h ago |
| GMS Autos | 92834 | $6,995 | 73,663 mi | 2026-10-04 | 3 d ago |
| GMS Autos | Placentia, CA 92870 | $6,995 | 73,663 mi | 2026-09-24 | 3 d ago |
Former listings
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WMWSU3C53CT540416Trim
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 $374 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 | $7,366 |
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 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Mini Hardtop in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Sentra has the lowest median asking price ($5,500, 170 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Corolla the highest ($9,495, 333 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Mini Hardtop
All trims · United States
$6,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,995 · 120 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,885–$8,195
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$8,500Median asking price · 1,076 qualifying listings
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2012 Chevrolet Malibu
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$5,999Median asking price · 304 qualifying listings
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2012 Toyota Corolla
All trims
$9,495Median asking price · 333 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,995–$10,980
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$1,495 lower median
2012 Nissan Sentra
All trims
$5,500Median asking price · 170 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,300–$6,800
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mini Hardtop All trims | $6,995 | $5,885–$8,195 | 120 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,125 | $5,192–$7,995 | 266 |
| 2012 Honda Civic All trims | $8,500 | $6,995–$10,115 | 1,076 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $5,999 | $4,900–$7,879 | 304 |
| 2012 Toyota Corolla All trims | $9,495 | $7,995–$10,980 | 333 |
| 2012 Nissan Sentra All trims | $5,500 | $4,300–$6,800 | 170 |
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 26, 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 | 1,889 | $40,620 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 1,778 | $38,648 | 95% | 1,257 mi |
| 2025 | 359 | $29,892 | 74% | 10,550 mi |
| 2024 | 464 | $26,168 | 64% | 21,620 mi |
| 2023 | 218 | $23,998 | 59% | 34,460 mi |
| 2022 | 150 | $21,409 | 53% | 39,111 mi |
| 2021 | 129 | $19,790 | 49% | 52,951 mi |
| 2020 | 129 | $19,169 | 47% | 49,806 mi |
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