2012 Mini Cooper
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mini Cooper is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 828 on record.
2012 Mini Cooper at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2012 Mini Cooper recalls 1
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, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Je…
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2012 Mini Cooper MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2012 Mini Cooper worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mini Cooper costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($13,356) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,130), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Mini Cooper trims & engines on record
2012 Mini Cooper vehicles on record
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C54CT543907
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C57CT257016
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C53CT258129
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C52CT256713
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C59CT256336
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C57CT254519
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C59CT259088
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C5XCT256359
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C51CT184970
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C55CT256804
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C53CT185814
2012 Mini Cooper SWMWSV3C52CT385841
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C52CT367469
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C53CT255652
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C57CT259784
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C52CT261510
2012 Mini Cooper SWMWZP3C50CT250544
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C5XCT256149
2012 Mini Cooper SWMWSV3C58CTY26856
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C54CT258074
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C55CT261906
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWSU3C52CT184718
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWZN3C52CT134090
2012 Mini Cooper BaseWMWZN3C53CT133983
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2012 Mini Cooper — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Mini Cooper have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Mini Cooper. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Mini Cooper get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Mini Cooper at about 31 mpg combined (28 city / 36 highway).
How much is a 2012 Mini Cooper worth?
Comparable 2012 Mini Cooper listings run roughly $10,900–$16,250, typically around $13,356 (from 828 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.