Certified Pre-Owned: 2005 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.6 to 9.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.6 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2005 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.
2005 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 201 g/km | 216.5 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.05 | $16.10 | $17.15 | $17.15 |
2005 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,000 | US$3,225 | US$3,400 | US$3,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,010 | $3,220 | $3,430 | $3,430 |
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 2005 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 2 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 843 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (613), air bags (141) and electrical system (62). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V660000 | 2015-10-15 | steering:electric power assist system | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance. |
| 15V205000 | 2015-04-06 | air bags:frontal | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 MINI Cooper for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2005 MINI Cooper for sale by us right now. For anyone shopping for the 2005 MINI Cooper, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The figures, translated
The 1.6L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 26 litres, from its 8.6 L/100 km rating. A 300 km weekend costs about $45.15 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,000 a year for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
What to expect from the Cooper
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. For luggage, 198 litres means about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Cooper for a week and see how it fits your life. Drive the Cooper on your commute before you commit to it.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$3,000 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $150.50 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.05 in fuel.
Make a request
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 2005 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,000 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3010.00.
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.