2005 MINI MINI

July 05 Mini Cooper S with dealer fit JCW 210 engine kit and only 32k genuine miles.

A great example of an original JCW R53 LCI Euro 4 model, with a huge spec backed up by a strong mini dealer maintenance history.

Dark silver with black roof and chrome wing mirrors.

32,060 miles. HPI clear. 3 previous owners. 9 Mini/BMW services. 2x master keys+ emergency key. Will come with 12 months MOT.

Standard dealer fitted R53 JCW conversion includes modified cylinder head, reduced pulley, uprated (blue) injectors, air intake, colder plugs, exhaust, remapped ECU and front/back badges. As per the car's original 2005 bill of sale, the JCW engine kit was a £4k extra. Total list price for this highly optioned R53 was £28k.

Owned by myself since Aug 2018, car has been garaged & driven approx 6k miles during spring to autumn months.

Last service was 600 miles ago by Berry Mini/BMW Cobham in Aug 2024. Car comes with a great MOT history since 2008.

Car has a big, standard mini specification that includes:

* Chilli pack (including Limited Slip Diff, A/C, Xenons)

* JCW bucket seats (sparco)

* JCW Aero bodykit (front, side and back) with colour coded wheel arches

* R95 18 inch JCW alloy wheels

* Dynamic Stability Control DSC

* Rear Parking sensors

* Multi-function steering wheel

* Harmon Kardon HIFI with boost cassette head unit

* Darkened rear windows

* Gravity Black Leather

Original aux spot lights have been removed but wiring necessary to refit remains.

Bodywork is in great condition. 2 new genuine mini black bonnet stripes are included.

Interior is in excellent condition. The near 20 year old leather is looking well for its age.

The 18 inch R95 alloy wheels are in superb condition. Tyres are dunlop sport Maxx with approx 5mm of tread left. Last 2 MOTs carried out on different wheels & tyres.

Car was originally purchased with Mini TLC. Service history is as follows

* Jul 2007 - 10k - Nick Whale Mini

* Jul 2008 - 17k - Nick Whale Mini

* Jun 2010 - 18k - Rybrook Mini

* Aug 2012 - 20k - Rybrook Mini

* Jul 2014 - 22k. - Rybrook Mini

* Aug 2018 - 26k - Barons Mini

* Jul 2020 - 29k - Cooper Mini

* Sept 2022 - 29k - Berry Mini

* Aug 2024 - 32k - Berry Mini

There’s also a receipt dated Feb 2017 for engine oil + oil filter + spark plugs.

During my ownership the following tasks have been done:

* New front suspension rubber top mounts (July 2020).

* Upgraded front brakes with new, genuine mini R53 JCW performance brake calipers / discs + new pads / hoses (June 2022).

* New battery (June 2022).

* New tailgate struts (Feb 2022)

* New chrome rear boot handle, new window finisher/cover//trims and fixing clips for windscreen, rear windows & boot window (Sept 2022).

Comes with a large history file comprising original bill of sale incl. all extras, JCW certificate, service receipts, part receipts & JCW brochure.

Original boot mounted CD unit will be included in sale but no longer works / plays cds.

It’s a reluctant sale, driven by lack of use.