How much is a 2016 MINI CooperDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2016 MINI CooperDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €12,950, based on 5 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2016 MINI Cooper depreciate per year?

A MINI Cooper loses roughly 13.3% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2016 MINI Cooper from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2016 MINI CooperDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2016 MINI CooperDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

MINI Cooper2016

Diesel · 2.0L

€12,995ROI listing median

49 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€13k – €15k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 21h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

Est. trade-in

Avg mileage

97k km

typical 83k km

Days listed

49d

avg on market · demand 37/100

AI Market Summary

Diesel engines efficient on longer drives, but urban-heavy usage risks DPF clogging — budget for potential regeneration or filter cleaning costs.
Median price €9,500 sits mid-range for the segment; fair value if service history is complete, overpriced if neglected maintenance records absent.
Timing chain tensioner wear common on this generation — listen for rattling on first cold starts; turbocharger wastegate failures also reported, reducing power.
Before buying, request full service history and confirm DPF regeneration cycles completed regularly; skip cars with patchy maintenance or short-trip usage patterns.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

168 bhp

170 PS

Torque

360 Nm

265 lb·ft

0–62 mph

7.2s

140 mph top

Engine

2.0L

2000 cc

Boot space

245L

836L folded

Seats

4 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

70.6 mpg

4.95 L/100km

Urban

61.4 mpg

Extra urban

78.5 mpg

NOx

51 mg/km

Import levy: €365

Fuel tank

44L

Dimensions

Length

3.85m

3850 mm

Width

1.73m

Height

1.41m

Wheelbase

2.50m

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★☆

Adult 79% · Child 73%

Insurance

Group 23E

Road tax (UK)

£195

per year

Warranty

3 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

MINI Cooper 2016

Reliability

3/5

The 2016 MINI Cooper diesel offers decent fuel economy and torque for city driving, but this generation suffers from common diesel-specific issues including DPF regeneration problems and turbocharger reliability concerns. Ownership can be rewarding for those prepared for above-average maintenance costs, particularly around emissions systems.

Known issues

DPF (diesel particulate filter) regeneration failures and clogging, especially on short urban drives
Turbocharger wastegate issues causing loss of boost pressure and reduced performance
Timing chain tensioner wear leading to rattling on cold start
EGR valve carbon build-up affecting emissions control and engine management faults
Injector coil pack failures causing rough idle and starting difficulties
Water ingress into tailgate causing electrical gremlins and tailgate locking issues