2012 Mini John Cooper Works Coupe (R58) Manual

Highlights

• The first true two-seat Mini, and a rare one at that
• Stage 2 remap with supporting mods taking output to 250hp
• Bilstein adjustable coilover suspension fitted
• Just 41,747 miles from new
• Three previous owners
• In the same family's care for nearly nine years
• Full service history with stamps and invoices retained

Overview

The R58 Coupe holds a unique spot in the Mini lineage. Launched in late 2011, it was the first notchback Mini and, more importantly, the first actual two-seater the brand had ever produced. Based on the Convertible's platform but fitted with a fixed aluminium roof structure, raked A-pillars, and a roofline sitting 29mm lower than the hatch, it was a genuinely different proposition. Add the integrated roof spoiler and a pop-up boot spoiler that deployed at 50mph, and you'd got something that looked like nothing else in the range. In John Cooper Works trim, the 1.6-litre turbocharged N18 engine delivered 211hp through a six-speed manual gearbox to the front wheels, with the whole lot weighing just 1,090kg.

This particular car wears White Silver metallic with a Chilli Red roof and matching door mirrors, a combination that suits the Coupe's lower, wider stance rather well. It's been in the same family since March 2017, covering fewer than 11,000 miles in nearly nine years of ownership, and the care lavished on it shows. The previous keeper was clearly an enthusiast who wanted more from the JCW's already potent drivetrain, commissioning a Stage 2 remap alongside a performance air filter and sports catalyst to lift output to 250hp and 350Nm. Bilstein adjustable coilovers followed, and tasteful cosmetic touches including JCW carbon fibre interior trim and Fox multi-spoke alloy wheels complete the picture.

With a documented history stretching back to its first service at an authorised Mini dealer, invoices for all modification work, a clear HPI check, and brand new MOT, it's a tidy, well-documented example of one of the quirkier modern Minis. Fewer than 42,000 miles on the clock, too. There's a lot to like here.

History And Documentation

• First registered 31 May 2012; three former keepers, in current ownership since February 2026
• Service history with stamps and invoices: Mar 2014 at 12,781 miles (Wellsway Bath, authorised Mini dealer), May 2015 at 21,602 miles (Wellsway Bath), Mar 2017 at 31,597 miles (Just Mini, Bath), Jun 2018 at 34,448 miles (Burch Motor Works, interim service), Aug 2019 at 36,271 miles (Burch Motor Works), Aug 2021 at 38,212 miles (Burch Motor Works, major service), Aug 2023 at 40,521 miles (Church Motor Works, interim service), Aug 2024 at 41,269 miles (Church Motor Works, major service)
• Stage 2 remap by Burch Motor Works (October 2019) including K&N performance air filter, Cobra sports catalyst, and remap to 250hp/350Nm, documented by invoice
• Bilstein adjustable coilover suspension fitted by Burch Motor Works (May 2022), documented by invoice
• DRL headlight replacement (January 2018), all four brake discs replaced (May 2020), spark plugs replaced (May 2022), all documented by invoices
• MOT valid until 12 May 2027; 15 tests on record with 13 passes
• HPI clear: no outstanding finance, no write-offs, no incidents recorded
• Two Mini key fobs supplied
• Service book, modification invoices, and maintenance receipts present

Interior

• Black leather upholstery with red piping; driver's seat in good condition with only light creasing
• Passenger seat shows mild sheen on the base from use, no cracking or tears
• JCW carbon fibre gear knob, handbrake handle, and steering wheel accent fitted
• Harman Kardon stereo system
• Mini Navigation System with voice activation and full Bluetooth connectivity
• Heated seats
• Digital radio
• Cruise control with aluminium paddle stalks
• Sport and traction control buttons
• Union Jack cup holder coasters
• Dashboard crack-free with undamaged air vents; headlining clean with no sagging
• Steering wheel leather in good condition
• Light surface wear on the leather gear-shift gaiter
• Floor carpet clean throughout

Exterior

• White Silver metallic with good gloss across all panels
• Chilli Red roof in good condition with consistent colour
• Cooper Works red body stripes on bonnet and bootlid, symmetrically applied
• Aftermarket Fox multi-spoke alloy wheels in silver finish
• Halo-style DRL headlamp units
• JCW aero body kit complete (front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser)
• Red brake callipers (JCW specification)
• JCW twin-tip exhaust
• All light clusters clear with no moisture ingress
• Panel alignment consistent throughout
• Light stone chip speckling on the lower front bumper edge

Mechanical

• 1,598cc turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (N18), standard output 211hp and 207 lb ft
• Stage 2 remap by Burch Motor Works bringing output to 250hp and 350Nm, supported by K&N performance air filter and Cobra sports catalyst (documented by invoice)
• Six-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive
• Standard 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds; top speed 149mph
• Bilstein adjustable coilover suspension with top mounts, provided with the tool to adjust the dampers
• All four brake discs replaced in May 2020; spark plugs replaced in May 2022
• Last serviced August 2024 at 41,269 miles (50-point major service at Church Motor Works)

Summary

There's something genuinely endearing about the R58 Coupe. It was the oddball of the Mini family, a proper two-seater that traded rear seats for a lower roofline and a boot you could actually use. This one's been thoughtfully enhanced rather than simply modified, with a Stage 2 tune, Bilstein suspension, and subtle cosmetic upgrades all backed by invoices from a specialist. Nearly nine years in one family's hands, fewer than 42,000 miles covered, and a clear HPI check make it a reassuring proposition. If you've been after a JCW with a bit more character than the hatch, this could well be worth a closer look.

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