Mini Cooper

Subcompact hatchback (3 or 5 door) · 1959 to present (current F66 from 2024)

The Mini Cooper is a subcompact hatchback built by BMW under the Mini brand, with strong UK heritage tracing back to the original 1959 Mini. The current F66 generation launched in 2024 with a redesigned interior centred around a circular OLED display, and is offered in petrol Cooper C and Cooper S variants alongside fully electric Cooper E and Cooper SE models.

Body type

Subcompact hatchback (3 or 5 door)

Years (UK)

1959 to present (current F66 from 2024)

Typical engine

1.5L 3-cylinder petrol (Cooper C) or 2.0L 4-cylinder (Cooper S), 40.7 / 54.2 kWh battery (Cooper E / SE)

Fuels available

2 options

Fuel and powertrain options

The Mini Cooper is sold in the UK with the following powertrain options across its current and recent model years:

Petrol Electric

Things to check at MOT

Below are common inspection items that owners and technicians often pay attention to on the Mini Cooper. These align with standard DVSA MOT criteria. Every individual vehicle is different, and the MOT history of a specific car can be checked on gov.uk using its registration plate.

Run-flat tyre wear (Minis are often fitted with run-flats from new)
Brake disc condition - particularly on Cooper S sport variants
Power steering rack play on older R56/F56 generations
Front timing chain noise on early petrol turbo engines
Tailgate strut condition and operation

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cooper, Cooper S and Cooper SE?

The Cooper (or Cooper C) uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine, the Cooper S steps up to a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol with more power, and the Cooper SE is the fully electric variant with a 54.2 kWh battery.

Is the Mini Cooper still built in the UK?

BMW assembles Mini models at its plant in Oxford. From 2026 onwards, certain electric Mini production was scheduled to return to Oxford alongside other manufacturing arrangements - check the latest BMW announcements for current production sites.

How can I check a Mini Cooper MOT history?

Use the gov.uk MOT history service to check any UK vehicle by registration number. MotifyMe pulls this data automatically for any car you add to your account.

How do I get MOT reminders for my Mini?

Add your Mini Cooper to MotifyMe to get free MOT, tax, and insurance reminders by push notification and email before each renewal date.

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