Trim Report

MINI Cooper S2012

Includes:COOPER|S
$1,200
Starting From
4,499
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4,499 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,200
Max $65,720
From $1,200
Fresh

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,900
$3K–$22K
84 listings94,048 avg miles
John Cooper Works
From$6,095
502 listings|$6K–$76K
S
From$1,200
4,499 listings|$1K–$66K
SE
From$13,894
130 listings|$14K–$30K
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Where to Find MINI Cooper S

Location data for all 2012 MINI Cooper trims combined

35States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

MINI Cooper Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 MINI Cooper trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2012 MINI Cooper, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
0
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
23V3370002023-11-05
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, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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MINI Cooper Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 MINI Cooper trims

27–32mpg combined
·
25-29city
·
29-36hwy
·
$2,550-$3,050/yr

The 2012 MINI Cooper delivers 27 to 32 MPG combined across 20 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Cooper - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city36 hwy~$2,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Coupe - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city36 hwy~$2,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Clubman - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Clubman - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Countryman - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city35 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Convertible - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Convertible - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Coupe - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city35 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Roadster - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Roadster - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper S - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper S Clubman - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper S Convertible - Manual 6-spd
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city34 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper S - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper S Clubman - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper S Convertible - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper S Countryman - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper S Countryman - Manual 6-spd
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city32 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Cooper Countryman - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city29 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2012 MINI Cooper S

How does the S compare to other MINI Cooper trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the MINI Cooper range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 MINI Cooper S?

Budget for standard S maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2012 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the MINI Cooper S?

For the S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the MINI Cooper buyer's guide.

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