2012 Mini Cooper Roadster S
WMWSY3C50CT144223
Vehicle history report for the 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster S (VIN WMWSY3C50CT144223). White. 39,536 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 67
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT. The electronic module in the driver side footwell area may short circuit. when I unlock the car or try to start, I hear loud electrical SHORT CIRCUIT noises coming out of the seating area. I am afraid to even unlock the car, and fear car might catch fire.
NHTSA ODI #11739897ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electronic control module in the driver’s side footwell short-circuit, battery and electrical in the car are being drained and car does not work properly and completely drains battery.
NHTSA ODI #11715494AIR BAGS,SEATS
The passenger seat occupancy sensor has malfunctioned. The airbag turns off when a passenger of sufficient weight is seated; a warning light comes on intermittently. This happens often, posing a safety risk to the passenger.
NHTSA ODI #11659150ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2012 mini cooper has a Footwell Module recall and I took it to the dealer and they refused to replace it but they said i could pay to have it replaced even though it was a recall
NHTSA ODI #11645836AIR BAGS
Mini BMW is fully aware of an issue with their OC3 detection mat on the passengers side and offered a extended warranty of 10 years/ 100k miles. This is insufficient coverage for a crucial saftey part and has led to a grey market production of occupancy detection mats "emulators" which are being sold online as the only way to have your airbag system "functio…
NHTSA ODI #11628890ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I went to have my 2012 mini coopers footwell control module replaced because it was recalled. They did not replace it because they said they found no corrosion and then marked my vehicle as the recall being fixed. When I left the dealership my blinkers or highbeans would not turn on as well as my four way flashers either. And that is dangerous. When I got ho…
NHTSA ODI #11610271ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We purchased this vehicle used. It is a 2012 Mini Cooper hardtop and was owned by several owners in the Canada, NY and NJ area before being brought to FL and ultimately sold to us. This defect has been known since May, 2023, yet BMW/Mini has done nothing to rectify the problem. The FRM module failed immediately after we got the car which rendered it undri…
NHTSA ODI #11593727POWER TRAIN
The clutch has been a problem. The clutch wears out prematurely, causing loss of acceleration, which caused loss of power trying to merge into freeway traffic, which nearly resulted in a collision with a semi. Looking up repair or replacement information, it appears this is a common problem that Mini has, some people were replacing the clutch 3 times before …
NHTSA ODI #11588255+ 59 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?
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Is the VIN WMWSY3C50CT144223 valid?
WMWSY3C50CT144223 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Does the 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster?
Comparable 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster listings run roughly $13,500–$24,750, typically around $17,500 (from 7 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster at about 30 mpg combined (27 city / 34 highway).
Data last checked 25 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.