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WMWMS3C51ATY51029 — 2010 MINI Cooper S S — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2010 Mini Cooper S S

Lot #40540575 · VIN WMWMS3C51ATY51029

🇺🇸 IAAINormal Wear & TearKeys includedSold

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2010 MINI Cooper, Normal Wear & Tear, IAAI, VIN WMWMS3C51ATY51029 · photo 1 of 11

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Auction IAAI · Lot #40540575

Final bid550 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine361 692 ₴≈ 8 117 USD

1 · Auction price600 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT2 976 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker880 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN WMWMS3C51ATY51029 history

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IAAI

Oct 31, 2024

Sold

550 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: MINI Cooper 2010

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 102. Of these — crashes: 3, fires: 8.

Most-reported systems

Engine
36
Electrical System
30
Air Bags
23
Exterior Lighting
11
Engine And Engine Cooling
8
Seat Belts
5

Official recalls

Equipment
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MINI COOPER AND COOPER S VEHICLES FOR FAILING COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS, BUT THEIR LABEL STATES THAT THEY WERE EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH WHEELS. ALSO THE TIRE PRESSURE STATED ON THE LABEL FOR THE COOPER S IS INCORRECT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign: 09V474000
Electrical System
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
NHTSA campaign: 23V337000

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.