MINI Cooper R52
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 13 public sales of the MINI Cooper R52. The records run from May 2024 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 12 sold at a median of $8,550. The Shifty Estimate for the Convertible is $8,900.
Versions
About the MINI Cooper R52
- Built
- 2004 to 2008
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Engine
- Inline-4, 1.6L
- Power
- 115 hp
- 0 to 60
- 10.9 s
- Top speed
- 112 mph
The MINI Cooper R52 was built from 2004 to 2008.
The Convertible, the most traded version: The R52 MINI Cooper Convertible marked BMW's bold entry into the drop-top small car segment, building on the phenomenal success of the reborn hardtop. Launched in 2004, this wasn't just a chopped Cooper—it featured a fully engineered soft-top mechanism that maintained the car's structural integrity and go-kart handling characteristics. The 115-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder delivered spirited performance, while the Cooper S variant bumped power to 168 hp with its supercharged engine. What makes these collectible today is their role as the last traditionally-sized MINIs before the brand's inevitable growth spurt. Clean examples, particularly Cooper S models with manual transmissions, are increasingly sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate the pure, undiluted MINI experience. The convertible's rarity compared to hardtops—especially in desirable colors like British Racing Green—adds to their appeal among collectors seeking authentic BMW-era MINI heritage.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a MINI Cooper R52 cost?
In the past 12 months, 12 sold at a median of $8,550. Half of the 13 most recent sales landed between $4,089 and $12,750. The Shifty Estimate is $8,900.
What is a MINI Cooper R52 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Convertible is $8,900. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive MINI Cooper R52 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $17,500, for a 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Aug 14, 2026. It showed 16,000 miles.
How many MINI Cooper R52 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 13 public sales since May 2024. 12 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $3,100 on Oct 8, 2026.
Where do MINI Cooper R52 examples sell?
Of the last 13 sales with a known venue, 10 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (1), Hagerty Marketplace (1) and PistonHeads (1).
How many miles do MINI Cooper R52 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 13 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 67,000 miles. The lowest showed 16,000 miles and the highest 183,800 miles.
Where do Shifty's MINI Cooper R52 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the MINI Cooper R52. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.