Certified Pre-Owned: 2012 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.6 to 8.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.6 to 8.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 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 turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo |
| 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 |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.6 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 176.7 g/km | 184 g/km | 184 g/km | 197 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.30 | $13.65 | $14.00 | $14.53 |
2012 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) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 34 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,617 | US$2,750 | US$2,750 | US$2,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,660 | $2,730 | $2,800 | $2,906 |
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 2012 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 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (46), engine (24) and air bags (19). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V337000 | 2023-05-11 | electrical system | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,... |
| 18V248000 | 2018-04-18 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 MINI Cooper: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 MINI Cooper for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2012 MINI Cooper, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the Cooper
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Specs, explained
Power: the 1.6L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. 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 7.6 L/100 km works out to about 23 litres per 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $133 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,617 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Living with the Cooper
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. Its 170 litres of luggage space fit about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Try before you buy
A week with the Cooper answers more than any brochure. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,617 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.30 in fuel.
Your move
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2012 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,617 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2660.00.
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.