HIGHLIGHTS

Outstanding condition throughout
Extremely desirable model
Premium ‘Chilli Pack’ factory extras
First owner for 15 years
Genuine low mileage
Fresh MOT

THE APPEAL

From the onset, the hugely popular retro-mini has convincingly retained the sporty drivability and fun of it’s legendary British forerunner.

The R53 supercharged 1,598cc 16v in this Mini Cooper S offers an exciting enough 168 bhp, and the low driving position, great chassis, sharp steering and dynamic suspension really connects you to the road.

Considering it’s age, this desirable first generation Cooper S is in amazing condition and appears to be completely original.

Hardly driven, it’s clear that it has led a sheltered life, and we suspect, has been garaged. The comprehensive service history also shows us that it has largely been serviced by specialist BMW workshops.

This hot-hatch reportedly drives like new and comes with the extensive (and valuable) Chilli pack factory options list which includes Xenon lights, a rear roof spoiler, 17” alloys, sports suspension plus, traction control, and on the inside, an on-board computer, Leather sports seats, leather steering wheel and air-conditioning, for example.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

First registered on the 12th December 2003
Sold new by Berry Mini, Thames Ditton, Surrey
Owned for 15 years by the first owner
Second owner had the car for four years and only covered 1,000 miles
Current owner acquired it on the 21st February 2022
Owner’s Handbook and Service book
BMW installed equipment list
Some recent parts and older servicing invoices
Current (no advisories) MOT until the 21st October 2023
Taxed to the 1st February 2023
2 sets of keys

THE INTERIOR

Pristine factory-fresh interior
Great two-tone Blue/black full leather sports seats
Driver’s door sill cover is cracked (see photo)
Unmarked dash, instrumentation and 3-spoke leather steering wheel
Air-conditioning and electric glass sunroof
All electrical equipment is said to function as it should
Good roof lining and carpets
Recent aftermarket Alexa head unit with Bluetooth (original included)
Clean boot area containing original Mini tools

THE EXTERIOR

Launch colour Laser Blue
Excellent scratch and ding-free bodywork
A few minor touched-in stone chips (mainly to the rear bumper)
Recent full stage 2 detailing and ceramic wax
Fantastic chrome, plastic trim and new badges
Original unmarked windscreen
Spotless lights and mirrors (aside from a small scuff to the driver’s mirror)
Wonderfully clean under-pan and components
Great 17” 8-spoke Cooper S alloys
A set of matching Pirelli tyres with plenty of remaining tread
Original dealer number plates

THE MECHANICS

Original low mileage supercharged 1,598cc engine
Exceptionally clean engine bay
Manual 6-speed transmission
Sports suspension plus
Steering and brakes are said to operate efficiently
No signs of damage
Last service in February 2021 at 29,120 miles (just 2,734 miles ago)

SUMMARY

This superb Mini Cooper-S must be one of the best available, and despite a few minor age-related blemishes to the paint, appears to be in tip-top condition in all respects. As such, this little gem is a perfect candidate for an enthusiast or collector.

With no known mechanical issues and a comprehensive service history, the owner tells us that this little pocket-rocket drives superbly and “as it should”, and with that great supercharger chorus and performance, should be a joy to drive.

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