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WMWXU3C53F2B62469 — 2015 MINI Cooper S — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2015 Mini Cooper S

Lot #41293198 · VIN WMWXU3C53F2B62469

🇺🇸 IAAIFront EndKeys includedSold

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2015 MINI Cooper, Front End, IAAI, VIN WMWXU3C53F2B62469 · photo 1 of 17

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What does the damage type «Front End» mean

Front-end damage typically results from head-on collisions, intersection accidents, impacts with obstacles (signs, curbs) or animal strikes. Beyond the visible body panels, internal mechanical components are often affected.

What may be damaged

hood, front bumper, grille
headlights, fog lights, turn signals
radiator and engine cooling systems
engine itself, mounts, and fuel systems
safety systems (airbags, seatbelts, pre-tensioners)
wiring harness and sensors

What to keep in mind

degraded handling and acceleration
reduced effectiveness of active safety systems
accelerated engine and cooling system wear from hidden leaks
collision risk from faulty lights or sensors

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

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Ocean freight insuranceFull-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #41293198

Final bid1 750 USD14% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 12 589 USDRepair estimate: 10 798 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine422 238 ₴≈ 9 478 USD

1 · Auction price1 800 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 077 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker940 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN WMWXU3C53F2B62469 history

1 time

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#41293198You are here

IAAI

Jan 24, 2025

Sold

1 750 USD

GEICO

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: MINI Cooper 2015

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 56. Of these — crashes: 3, fires: 0.

Most-reported systems

Engine
14
Fuel/Propulsion System
11
Electrical System
10
Power Train
10
Service Brakes
8
Suspension
3

Official recalls

Equipment
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to December 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notification on March 18, 2015. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
NHTSA campaign: 15V034000
Seats
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
NHTSA campaign: 14V721000
Seats
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to May 16, 2015, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to May 9, 2015, 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to June 2, 2015, and 2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to June 11, 2015. During a service appointment, the affected vehicles received replacement front passenger seat cushions (which contain integral Capacitive Interior Sensing (CIS) functions). The CIS functions may have been incorrectly calibrated, and if so, would cause impaired occupant classification and thus inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation.