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Used MINI Cooper: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every MINI Cooper from 2014 to 2025: what each year typically sells for (about $10,500 to $30,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014, 2016–2025. Look harder at or skip 2015.
2014–2025 MINI Cooper
A fun, go-kart-like small car with stylish looks and peppy turbo engines.
Years to target: 2014, 2016–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2015. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $10,500 | Target | Not rated | ~145,000 |
| 2015 | $11,500 | Look harder | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2016 | $12,500 | Target | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2017 | $14,000* | Target | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2018 | $15,500* | Target | Not rated | ~100,000 |
| 2019 | $17,000* | Target | Not rated | ~90,000 |
| 2020 | $18,500* | Target | Not rated | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $20,500* | Target | Not rated | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $22,500* | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $24,500* | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2024 | $27,000* | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $30,000* | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2015: owner complaints spike (74, mostly the engine).
- The rear seat and cargo space are small, and the ride is firm. Parts and service cost more than typical small cars.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Cooper S: its turbocharged four-cylinder is far livelier than the base three-cylinder. Seek cars with comfort packages for heated seats and keyless entry.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Prius 2019–2020 · $19,000–$20,500
- Toyota Corolla 2021–2024 · $17,500–$22,000
- Toyota Camry 2020 · $21,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.