2015 MINI Cooper for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.3 to 8.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.3 to 8.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2015 MINI Cooper for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2015 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.2 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.1 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 170 g/km | 178 g/km | 181 g/km | 185 g/km | 190 g/km | 196 g/km | 196 g/km | 204 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.78 | $13.30 | $13.48 | $14.00 | $14.18 | $14.53 | $14.70 | $15.22 |
2015 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 2.0 L | 1.6 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 32 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,650 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,850 | US$2,950 | US$2,950 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,556 | $2,660 | $2,696 | $2,800 | $2,836 | $2,906 | $2,940 | $3,044 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2015 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (17), fuel/propulsion system (13) and electrical system (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V739000 | 2015-11-09 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to May 16, 2015, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to May 9, 2015, 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured October... |
| 15V628000 | 2015-10-07 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy... |
| 15V450000 | 2015-07-17 | structure:body | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. As such, these vehicles... |
| 15V034000 | 2015-01-26 | equipment:other:labels | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to December 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard. Thus, these vehicles... |
| 14V789000 | 2014-12-15 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 17, 2014. During service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may... |
| 14V721000 | 2014-11-10 | seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2015 MINI Cooper: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2015 MINI Cooper for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2015 MINI Cooper, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the Cooper
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
The 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 7.3 L/100 km works out to about 22 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $12.78 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
Best uses
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
What the Cooper is like
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. For luggage, 255 litres means about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Cooper answers the big questions. A week with the Cooper answers more than any brochure. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.78 in fuel.
Send a request
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2015 MINI Cooper from us first.
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Buying the 2015 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2015 MINI Cooper?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2015 MINI Cooper before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2015 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2015 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2556.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.