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2012 Mini Cooper Coupe S

WMWSX3C53CT154926

Vehicle history report for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe S (VIN WMWSX3C53CT154926). Blue, coupe, 1.6L 4-cyl 181 hp, gasoline. 31,373 mi reported. Registered in Oh. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

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Should you buy it? Looks clean — a solid candidate

Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.

💵 A fair offer is around $15,214 (typical range $12,400–$20,000). Start a little below and leave room for anything the inspection turns up.

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Everything below is in the paid report for VIN WMWSX3C53CT154926, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. No recall campaigns are on record for this model year.

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📜 Title & ownership

  • Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)
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  • Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means
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  • Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace
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  • Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign
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🛞 Odometer

  • Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline
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  • Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards
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  • Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average
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💥 Damage, loss & theft

  • Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date
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  • Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags
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  • Theft screenActive and recovered theft records
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  • Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)
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  • Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane
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💰 Liens & value

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  • Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition
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  • DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection
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  • Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid
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🧰 Factory warranty & equipment

  • Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer
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  • Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in
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🚨 Recalls on this VIN

  • Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time
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At a glance

Reported mileage31,373 mi
LocationOh, USA
ColorBlue
Last listed price$14,500
Recall campaignsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Mini
Model
Cooper Coupe
Year
2012
Trim
S
Body style
Coupe
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Engine
1.6L 4-cyl 181 hp
Displacement
1.6 L
Horsepower
181 hp
Cylinders
4
Fuel type
Gasoline
Doors
2
Assembly plant
OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
Manufacturer
BMW AG

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe data →

📋 All factory specifications on file4 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🛡️ Safety & driver assistance

Air bag location front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat belts allManual
TpmsDirect

🏭 Manufacturing & other

Other restraint system infoDual-stage suppl. restraint system (SRS) certified to the advanced airbag requiremnets of FMVSS 208, S14.

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

What's a 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe worth?

What comparable 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.

Low
$12,400
Typical price
$15,214
High
$20,000

Most 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe listings fall between $12,400 and $20,000, from 28 comparable cars.

Is the seller's price fair? Get this exact VIN's current market value — retail, trade-in & loan value — in the full report.

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MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe with this engine.

Combined30–32 mpg
City28 mpg
Highway36 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,650
FuelPremium
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions with this engine; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250
Fuel only$13,250
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
146.9 in
Width
66.1 in
Height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Curb weight
2,557 lb
Front track
57.5 in
Rear track
57.9 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Safety recall campaigns None on record

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 10 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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Common problems & what to inspect

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?

No — and no legitimate service can. Linking a VIN or plate to a named owner is restricted by the U.S. Driver's Privacy Protection Act, the EU GDPR and equivalent laws. CarLogs shows the vehicle only — specs, recalls, problems and value — never the person.

Is the VIN WMWSX3C53CT154926 valid?

WMWSX3C53CT154926 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.

Are there safety recalls on the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is a fair price for a 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe?

Comparable 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe listings run roughly $12,400–$20,000, typically around $15,214 (from 28 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.

What fuel economy does the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe get?

The 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe has U.S. EPA estimates of 30–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Recall data checked 10 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.