£3,512 • £2,800 - £3,800
2003 (52) Mini Cooper 1.6 S. Registration number: BT52 XTU. Mileage: 58,196
United Kingdom • 17 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 2003 Mini Cooper S with relatively low mileage (58,196) and one owner since new. It boasts a high specification with desirable options like a panoramic sunroof, navigation, and Harmon Kardon sound system; however, it's sold as-seen without warranty, and prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect it.
Condition
6
The listing mentions slight wear and the car is being sold as seen with no warranty. This suggests some reconditioning might be required, putting it in the 'Good' category.
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58,196 miles
BT52 XTU
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RHD
High spec very early R53 Cooper S with almost every conceivable optional extra having had one owner since 2003.
Finished in dark metallic silver with gravity black leather upholstery.
Spec includes: Electric panoramic sunroof, leather multi-function steering wheel, satellite navigation, Harmon Kardon sound system, stability control, heated front seats, heated washer jets, electric heated mirrors.
Large service history folder showing a new clutch and flywheel fitted recently.
Long MOT until 7th of December 2026.
Genuine low mileage Mini Cooper S R53's are now becoming highly desirable retro classic.
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£600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,974
Median Price (Since 2020)
£115,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 07 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
58,205 miles
Registration Date
2003-01-17
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 02 2025 with 58,205 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 07 2025 with 58,162 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Passed
On Dec 04 2024 with 57,052 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- steering operation rough on lock to lock inspection
- Rear Exhaust back box corroded
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed
On Nov 08 2023 with 56,338 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 16 2022 with 55,645 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 24 2021 with 55,335 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- All discs corroded
Passed
On Dec 08 2020 with 55,299 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Dec 02 2020 with 55,279 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 31 2019 with 53,607 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 17 2018 with 50,953 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
Passed
On May 31 2017 with 48,323 miles
Failed
On May 31 2017 with 48,323 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On May 19 2016 with 45,622 miles
Passed
On Jun 02 2015 with 43,176 miles
Passed
On May 27 2014 with 40,682 miles
Passed
On May 21 2013 with 38,758 miles
Failed
On May 21 2013 with 38,758 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On May 23 2012 with 37,404 miles
Failed
On May 21 2012 with 37,401 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Passed
On May 12 2011 with 35,370 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Passed
On Jun 02 2010 with 32,712 miles
Failed
On Jun 02 2010 with 32,711 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Jun 03 2009 with 30,227 miles
Failed
On Jun 03 2009 with 30,227 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Apr 16 2008 with 26,638 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2007 with 23,973 miles
Failed
On Jan 31 2006 with 18,493 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- offside front seatbelt getting slow in retracting.
- rear number plate starting to fade.
Passed
On Jan 31 2006 with 18,493 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- offside front seatbelt getting slow in retracting.
- rear number plate starting to fade.
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