Highlights
- Show-standard R56 in Pepper White with black trim
- Eibach lowering kit and AEM induction kit
- Well maintained with timing chain and service in late 2025
- Professional Lanoguard underside treatment recently applied
- Described by the vendor as a show winner
- Current MOT valid to May 2027
- Only four registered keepers from new
The Appeal
There had been JCW MINIs before, but the R56 was the first to be factory-built rather than a dealer special. A revised engine with polished pistons and upgraded turbo pushed out over 200bhp, while a JCW airbox improved intake flow. Then there’s the performance exhaust, Brembo Big Brake kit, heavy-duty clutch and EDLC differential, all encased in a purposeful body kit with big spoilers.
Because the JCW is so driveable, the trick with these cars is to find one that has been properly cared. It only takes a quick scan through the photos of this 2009 car to confirm that it is exactly that. Finished in popular Pepper White with black trim and a smart set of Rallye Sport 992 alloys, this is a seriously purposeful car that the vendor describes as a show star.
He tells us that since buying the car last year he has spent heavily to make it as good as possible. That work has included a service and timing chain in late 2025 and an Eibach lower kit with discs and pads. Inside and out, the car shows few signs of wear, even in high-traffic areas like the driver’s seat bolster, which presents well for a car of this age and mileage.
The service history is displayed in photos and shows a run of stamps up to December 2025. There is also a lengthy MOT with a single minor advisory. A great example of the highly regarded R56 JCW.
The vendor says:
“A show winner.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 85,766 miles indicated (supported by service history)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 8th May 2027 with an advisory
- Technical specs: 1,598cc supercharged 4cyl 208bhp engine, six-speed manual
- Paperwork: V5C, invoices, service book
Service history (further details in photos):
- 12/25 - 84,219 miles - Alford Auto Station
- 10/25 - 83,723 miles - AM Vehicle Repair (timing chain etc as shown in photos)
- 05/24 - 81,519 miles - Munich Power
- 07/22 - 72,911 miles - Munich Power
- 06/19 - 64,090 miles - Chandlers Mini
- 02/18 - 54,193 miles - Partridge of Hampshire
- 04/16 - 38,122 miles - Partridge of Hampshire
- 02/16 - 37,105 miles - Partridge of Hampshire
- 02/15 - 29,494 miles - Partridge of Hampshire
- 02/14 - 21,051 miles - Partridge of Hampshire
- 11/11 - 8,598 miles - Cooper Tunbridge Wells
Notable recent maintenance (further details in photos):
- 12/25 - Eibach lowering springs, discs and pads
- 11/25 - Yellowstuff brake pads
- 10/25 - timing belt, tensioner, gaskets etc
The Detail
- Well-kept car in Pepper White with black trim and black roof
- Vendor states the bodywork is free from marks, scrapes, or notable stone chips
- 17in Rallye Sport 992 black gloss alloy wheels in very good condition
- Kormoran tyres fitted
- Underside recently treated with Lanoguard protection
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Black leather ‘Lounge’ seats with white piping in good order
- Some light wear to driver’s bolster to note
- Fitted with K-brace strut brace in boot as shown
- AEM induction kit fitted
- All interior functions reported to be working as expected
- Vendor states the car drives well in every gear with no known faults
- Single advisory to note on MOT
List of works completed:
- New LED Fog/DRL’s
- New grill badge
- Smoked LED Driving Lights with Mini covers
- New grill
- Full Black out trims to whole car
- Smoked LED headlights with Halo DRL’s
- New bonnet badge
- Larger black air scoop
- Black screen wash covers
- Gtechniq Ceramic Sealant to all body panels
- New windscreen
- PolyWard sun strip
- New scuttle panel
- New Yusa Silver car battery
- New wiper arms
- Bosch wiper blades f&r
- Eibach lowering springs
- Front and rear drilled and grooved vented brake discs
- EBC braided brake pipes
- EBC yellow pads front and rear
- New JCW style wheels
- Spare set of JCW Challenge Wheels (need refurb)
- Gtechniq wheel sealant
- New centre caps
- JCW valve covers
- Gloss Black A Pillar decals (not fitted)
- Full set of Kormoran Summer tyres 500 miles ago
- Full set of Kormoran Winter/Snow tyres
- 4x15mm wheel spacers and nuts plus locking nuts an
- Full set of wheel arch trims
- AEM engine Strutt
- AEM full induction kit
- AEM bonnet air duct
- ARM heat shield
- Airtec coolant tank
- Performance coils
- NGK Titanium spark plugs
- M7 oil catcher
- Engine bay styling bolts
- Timing chain kit completed 2025
- Major service 2025
- True level oil dipstick
- OBD II Diagnostic Tool
- Lanoguard under body treatment
- New directional side markers
- GP Style rear spoiler
- Stubby rod mast
- Cooper rear window sticker
- Emerald boot struts
- Smoked Union Jack tail lights
- Clear LED fog lights
- LED number plate lights
- JCW GP2 Rear diffuser
- Carbon fibre JCW exhaust trims
- Rear mud flaps
- New rear Mini badge
- New JCW rear badge
- Full black leather lounge seats with white piping
- White seat belts (not fitted) for Shows
- Flat bottom leather/alcantara steering wheel with 12 o’clock marker
- Interior black out trims
- RS style Red door pulls (not fitted)
- Red silicone toggle switch covers
- JCW door latch covers
- Cravenspeed gear knob and fitting kit
- Rear K Brace
- Fitted fire extinguisher
- JCW rear seat delete
- UltraGauge EM Plus OBD
- JCW door pins
- Carbon look fuel cap
- JCW seat belt covers
- JCW Cup holder mats
- New JCW mats (originals too)
- LED interior light upgrade (not fitted)
- Suede trim to AC controls
- Red start stop button
- New set of Mini fastening clips 12 types
- Chipex paint repair system
- Various paints
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