How much is a 2018 MINI HatchbackPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 MINI HatchbackPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €16,128, based on 13 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 MINI Hatchback depreciate per year?

A MINI Hatchback loses roughly 17.0% 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 Hatchback 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 HatchbackPetrol?

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

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Market Intelligence

MINI Hatchback2018

Petrol

30 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

No ROI listings currently available

There are 14 NI listings for this model. Switch to "All" or "NI" source filter above to see pricing data.

Updated 8h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Listing price range

€14,587 – €20,374

Est. trade-in

Avg mileage

84k km

typical 86k km

Days listed

30d

avg on market · demand 70/100

AI Market Summary

Compact, fun handling and sharp steering make this MINI genuinely enjoyable in city driving and tight spaces.
Median asking price up 23.6% year-on-year — strong seller demand, but check this specific car sits fairly in the €14.6k–€20.4k range before assuming value.
Timing chain rattle on cold start is common on 1.5 turbo engines; if present, walk away or negotiate heavily. Have a pre-purchase inspection specifically listen for this.
High-pressure fuel pump failures documented in 2018–2019 MINI petrol range — confirm full service history and ask seller about any limp-mode incidents or power loss episodes.
Before purchase, request a full diagnostic scan to check electric power steering ECU for fault codes; steering stiffness or warning lights suggest costly repairs ahead.

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

Analysis & Insights

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Total cost of ownership

2018 MINI Hatchback · Petrol · per year

Estimated annual cost

€5,038/yr

Per month

€420/mo

Depreciation

€2,742

54% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,776

35% of total

Maintenance

€520

10% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €16,128 current market median at 17.0%/yr (regression from 13 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), NI fuel prices. Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · NI rates

MINI Hatchback 2018, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

DieselDieselcheapest to run

−51%€868/yr

3.5 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €868/yr

median €17,926

PetrolPetrolthis market

€1,776/yr

7.5 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,776/yr

median €16,128

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol £1.48/L, diesel £1.55/L. EV: night rate £0.085/kWh (80%), day £0.235/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher.

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€520

estimated per year

2018 petrol MINI requires vigilant monitoring of timing chain condition and high-pressure fuel system; avoid main dealer servicing and use MINI-trained independent specialists to reduce costs by 30–40%.

Annual serviceOil and filter change; 1.5L turbo uses 5W-30 synthetic, approximately 4.5L

€180/yr

Tyres (amortised)Replacement every 4–5 years; 195/55R16 typical; uneven wear common on MINI due to aggressive suspension geometry

€120/yr

Brakes (amortised)Front pads and discs every 50,000–60,000 miles; rear pads less frequent; premium pad quality recommended

€100/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years; 2018 model now in extended testing category

€28/yr

ConsumablesAir filter, cabin filter, coolant flush every 2 years, spark plugs every 40,000 miles (iridium plugs ~€60 for four)

€92/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast

Depreciation forecast

industry average

Industry avg: 17.0%/yr

+2yr

€11.1k

-31%

pvt ~€10.0k

+5yr

€6.4k

-61%

pvt ~€5.7k

+10yr

€2.5k

-84%

pvt ~€2.2k

Live market data not yet available for this segment. Industry rate: 17.0%/yr for MINI. Not a financial forecast.

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