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2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 19, 2026.

$12,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $11,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2012
Make and model
MINI Mini hatch and Cooper
Generation
R56, R57 and R58 (2007 to 2015)
Version
John Cooper Works (R56)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WMWSX5C56CT141440
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 63 comparable sales, 3% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$11,375 to $26,250
Median$16,100
Sales behind it63Likely

From 63 sales of the Mini hatch and Cooper John Cooper Works (R56) (R56, R57 and R58 (2007 to 2015)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,375 and $26,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Coupe 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$15,000
2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works RoadsterBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$18,250
2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper WorksBring a Trailer, May 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2026$14,900
2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works CoupeBring a Trailer, March 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 6, 2026$11,000
2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works HardtopCars & Bids, March 5, 2026Cars & BidsMarch 5, 2026$12,000
2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works CoupeBring a Trailer, May 21, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 21, 2025$13,250
2012 Mini Cooper Coupe John Cooper WorksCars & Bids, March 24, 2025Cars & BidsMarch 24, 2025$10,600
2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works CoupeBring a Trailer, Jan. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 10, 2025$17,445