How much is a 2018 MINI CooperDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 MINI CooperDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €16,900, based on 3 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 MINI CooperDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 MINI CooperDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

MINI Cooper2018

Diesel · 2.0L

€15,850ROI listing median

18 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€16k – €17k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 1h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€16,900

private sale ~€15,156 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€11,463 – €13,919

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

130k km

typical 121k km

Days listed

18d

avg on market · demand 89/100

AI Market Summary

Diesel engine delivers strong fuel economy and lower road tax — ideal for high-mileage Irish drivers doing regular longer journeys.
Market pricing is fair; 19% year-on-year rise reflects broader used-car demand, but this model sits mid-range for its segment — no premium or discount evident.
Timing chain wear and turbo carbon buildup are common on MINI diesel engines beyond 100k km — budget for potential servicing costs before purchase.
Before buying, insist on full service history documentation and request a pre-purchase inspection focusing on engine compression and turbo responsiveness under load.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

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 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 MINI Cooper diesel offers decent fuel economy and low running costs, but ownership is marred by common diesel-specific issues and a reputation for expensive repairs. While the 3-cylinder engine is reasonably robust, DPF regeneration problems and electrical gremlins are frequent complaints. Good choice only if you drive high-mileage motorway routes; city driving will cause DPF blockages.

Known issues

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) blockages and regeneration issues, especially on low-mileage or urban driving patterns
Electric parking brake malfunction and sticking, requiring replacement of control module
Water ingress into door panels and window seal degradation, leading to electrical faults
Turbocharger failure or lag, sometimes due to carbon build-up on the turbo inlet
JCW sports suspension clunking and bump stops wearing prematurely on F56 platform
Fuel injector coking and rough idle, requiring professional cleaning or replacement

Good for

Strong fuel economy (45–55 mpg real-world on motorway driving) and low CO₂ emissions
Nippy acceleration and fun cornering for a city car, especially JCW variants
Relatively compact and easy to park in tight urban spaces
Cheap road tax (€190–€290 depending on trim and emissions)

Years to avoid: 2018, 2019

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls2 found

Fuel System2018

Fuel pump impeller may crack, causing loss of fuel pressure and engine stall

Remedy: Fuel pump module replacement

2018/1234

Engine2018

Diesel engine may suffer premature turbocharger failure on early examples

Remedy: Turbocharger replacement under warranty if applicable

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AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

by value score

182 MINI COOPER D/COUNTRYMAN 2.0D ALL4 AUTO

€15,850

+7% vs expected price

172k km · manual · 1d

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