Model year guide

2005 Mini cooper s

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Mini cooper s is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.

2005 Mini cooper s — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2005 Mini cooper s at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined24 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Mini cooper s recalls 2

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #15V660000 · 15/10/2015

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.

Fix: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 10, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owner…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #15V205000 · 06/04/2015

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, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as …

Fix: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Mini cooper s MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionSupercharged
Passenger volume77 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Mini cooper s costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
144.1 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
55.9–56.3 in
Wheelbase
96.5–97.2 in
Curb weight
2,679–2,844 lb
Front track
57.1–57.5 in
Rear track
57.5 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2005 Mini cooper s — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2005 Mini cooper s. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp and the passenger airbag ON/OFF lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correct…

Transport Canada #2015147 · Apr 2015

Steering

On certain vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering pump could fail temporarily or permanently due to problems with the electronics that control the function of the pump, a failure of the pump cooling fan, or a loss of power to the pump. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort,…

Transport Canada #2012029 · Jan 2012

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2005 Mini cooper s trims & engines on record

Engines
4-cyl 168 hp

2005 Mini cooper s vehicles on record

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2005 Mini cooper s — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mini cooper s have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mini cooper s. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Mini cooper s get?

The 2005 Mini cooper s has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (22 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.