At a glance

Reported mileage42,803 mi

LocationNc, USA

ColorBlue

Last listed price$14,500

Open recalls1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Mini

Model

Cooper Clubman

Year

2012

Trim

S

Body style

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

1.6L 4-cyl 181 hp

Cylinders

4

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

3

Assembly plant

OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM (UK)

Manufacturer

BMW AG

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$17,000

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Safety recalls 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ne…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

NHTSA Campaign #23V337000 · 11/05/2023

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

Electrical System 12 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel/propulsion System 2 reports

🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Air Bags 2 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine 1 report

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Power Train 1 report

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Exterior Lighting 1 report

🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 29

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT. The electronic module in the driver side footwell area may short circuit. when I unlock the car or try to start, I hear loud electrical SHORT CIRCUIT noises coming out of the seating area. I am afraid to even unlock the car, and fear car might catch fire.

NHTSA ODI #11739897

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electronic control module in the driver’s side footwell short-circuit, battery and electrical in the car are being drained and car does not work properly and completely drains battery.

NHTSA ODI #11715494

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WMWZG3C50CTY37438 Scan.pdf

NHTSA ODI #11666189

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My 2012 mini cooper has a Footwell Module recall and I took it to the dealer and they refused to replace it but they said i could pay to have it replaced even though it was a recall

NHTSA ODI #11645836

AIR BAGS

Passenger side seat airbag sensor not working warning light and massages indicate airbag restraint issue.

NHTSA ODI #11638194

AIR BAGS

Mini BMW is fully aware of an issue with their OC3 detection mat on the passengers side and offered a extended warranty of 10 years/ 100k miles. This is insufficient coverage for a crucial saftey part and has led to a grey market production of occupancy detection mats "emulators" which are being sold online as the only way to have your airbag system "functio…

NHTSA ODI #11628890

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I went to have my 2012 mini coopers footwell control module replaced because it was recalled. They did not replace it because they said they found no corrosion and then marked my vehicle as the recall being fixed. When I left the dealership my blinkers or highbeans would not turn on as well as my four way flashers either. And that is dangerous. When I got ho…

NHTSA ODI #11610271

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

We purchased this vehicle used. It is a 2012 Mini Cooper hardtop and was owned by several owners in the Canada, NY and NJ area before being brought to FL and ultimately sold to us. This defect has been known since May, 2023, yet BMW/Mini has done nothing to rectify the problem. The FRM module failed immediately after we got the car which rendered it undri…

NHTSA ODI #11593727

+ 21 more complaints on record.