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2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 3, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$7,150Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,150, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2005
Make and model
MINI Mini hatch and Cooper
Generation
R50, R52 and R53 (2002 to 2006)
Version
Cooper S (R53)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WMWRH33555TF85530
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 170 comparable sales, 7% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,600 to $11,463
Median$8,627
Sales behind it170Likely

From 170 sales of the Mini hatch and Cooper Cooper S (R53) (R50, R52 and R53 (2002 to 2006)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,600 and $11,463.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 2, 2026$3,500
2005 Mini Cooper SCars & Bids, Nov. 2, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 2, 2026$6,000
2005 Mini Cooper S ConvertibleCars & Bids, Oct. 2, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 2, 2026$3,500
2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2026$12,750
2005 Mini Cooper S 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2026$4,000
2005 Mini Cooper S 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 6, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 6, 2026$9,000
2005 Mini Cooper S 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2026$7,000
2005 Mini Cooper S 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 25, 2026$5,500