Highlights
- Originally used as a BMW MINI press car for UK motoring journalists
- MOT valid until March 2026
- Only 2 owners after BMW
- Full service history with all maintenance performed by BMW MINI dealers
- Recently replaced stripes due to original fading
The Appeal
The Mini John Cooper Works Coupe is a balancing tour de force. It's still the speedy little small-wheelbase wonder that the public knows and loves - but goes a little further by stuffing genuine sports car credentials into a unique two-seater package. They're fun, they're agile, they're fast on their feet - and getting the John Cooper Works treatment only ensured the best of the best.
This particular example is particularly highly spec'd, being a former BMW Mini press car, specifically built to showcase the model's capabilities to UK motoring journalists. Having been meticulously maintained throughout its life with full BMW dealer servicing, this is a smashing example of a definitive modern classic, ready and waiting to impress its lucky new owner.
This particular example is particularly highly spec'd, being a former BMW Mini press car, specifically built to showcase the model's capabilities to UK motoring journalists. Having been meticulously maintained throughout its life with full BMW dealer servicing, this is a smashing example of a definitive modern classic, ready and waiting to impress its lucky new owner.
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 1 September 2011 to BMW Mini Demo Fleet
- Used as a press car between 14 September and October 2011 in France for UK motoring journalists
- Documentation detailing press usage is available
- Only 2 former registered keepers after BMW
- First keeper kept the car for 5 years
- First keeper purchased a Mini TLC XL package for full BMW MINI servicing
- Current owner extended the service package
- Current owner continues to service, MOT and maintain the car at local BMW MINI dealership
- Full service history available with the vehicle
- All necessary maintenance was performed by BMW MINI dealer
- Car has been well maintained throughout its life
- MOT valid until March 2026
The Condition
- The vendor states the car has been kept in immaculate condition
- Stripes were recently replaced due to fading
- Paintwork appears in very good order
- Features heated lounge leather seats
- Highly specified throughout for press purposes
- As a result the car comes with the Media Pack, Chilli Pack and reversing sensors
- Interior presents well throughout with only light signs of wear
- All instruments and controls working properly
The Mechanics
- 1598cc 4-cylinder engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in excellent order
- Regularly serviced
- The vendor notes that it's a "proper pocket rocket" with good performance
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