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MINI Mini buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used MINI Mini costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 63 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€22,900€8,950–€41,600 for most
For sale now632% diesel
In short: the MINI Mini has no especially costly known faults.

Our take on the MINI Mini

A 2023 MINI Mini typically advertises at €32,900 and a 2015 one at €10,750, so it loses roughly 13% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 2%.

Check a MINI Mini's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used MINI Mini prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2026€44,950–11
2025€31,950–7
2023€32,90038k km8
2022€22,800–8
2019€15,950–5
2015€10,750110k km5

Common MINI Mini problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500

Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.

Parts for the MINI Mini

Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.

Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils

Quick bits on Amazon

Faster delivery for small things.

Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter

Before you buy a used MINI Mini

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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