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#BS-2025-MINCOO-2833

2025 Mini Cooper S

Based on reports from 6 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
4
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

3 owners reported brakes issues.

!Inspect the Stability ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes3 (50%)
Stability Control2 (33%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking1 (17%)

2025 Mini Cooper S: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mini Cooper S, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mini Cooper S, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2025 Mini Cooper S, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

24V104000Jun 2024

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

24V697000Nov 2024

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mini Cooper S is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2025 Mini Cooper S: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mini Cooper S?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Mini Cooper S is related to the brakes, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Mini Cooper S reliable?
The 2025 Mini Cooper S has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Mini Cooper S problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Mini Cooper S have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Mini Cooper S has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mini Cooper S problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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