2005 MINI COOPER S JCW CONVERTIBLE - 18,079 MILES

KEY FACTS

• A well-maintained example of the convertible hot ‘hatch’ benefitting from a strong factory specification and low mileage.
• Underneath the bonnet sits a JCW tuning pack 1.6-litre supercharged inline-four engine, which drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
• Owing to its low mileage, this example is in outstanding condition for its age, and has recently been fitted with a new mohair hood and BMW rear roof seals.
• The car has just two owners from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• From the factory, this Cooper S JCW had a high specification including heated seats, sat-nav system, Harmon/Kardon stereo, folding mirrors, parking sensors, multi-function steering wheel and more.
• The only modifications made to the vehicle are the body decals on the bonnet and along the side of the car.
• Included with the vehicle is the complete set of original MINI handbooks, stamped service record, invoices and the certificate of authenticity for the John Cooper Works tuning pack.
• Also present is a full set of original rubber and carpet mats, a new made-to-measure weather-resistant soft top cover, and the wind deflector and storage bag.

Specification:

• Full red stitched Gravity leather interior with heated seats and Anthracite trim
• Harmon/Kardon sound system
• Sat-nav and infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity
• Front spotlights
• Folding mirrors
• Rear parking sensors
• Multi-function steering wheel
• Twin ‘Mickey Mouse’ dials
• Limited-slip differential
• Auto-dim rear view mirror
• Air-conditioning
• John Cooper Works door puddle lights
• Remote alarm with 2 keys
• Front seats height adjustment
• Front central arm rest
• Fog lights
• Xenon headlights/washer

CONDITION

• The only known blemish is a 10mm area of paintwork damage underneath the offside bonnet decal.
• Other than the aforementioned flaw, the paintwork is in superb order for its age.
• All four wheels have been recently refurbished and are in pristine condition, shod in the original specification Pirelli run-flat tyres.
• The blue folding mohair roof was recently replaced by Carhood Warehouse, and is as-new with no damage or wear.
• On the inside, the leather interior is in great condition with only minor signs of use in keeping with the car’s low mileage.
• There are no known faults with the vehicle, and no warning lights on the dashboard.
• The most recent MOT test took place on 17 May 2021, and resulted in a clean pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The latest service took place during March 2021 at 18,050 miles and was carried out by BMW MINI of Cobham. This work comprised of an ‘Inspection 1’ service with an oil and filter change along with a visual health check.
• Prior to this, an ‘Inspection 2’ major service including brake fluid change, new battery fitting and new brake discs and pads took place during April 2019.

Dates and mileage:

• Pre delivery check - 05/9/2005.
• Oil service - 16/01/2009 - 4,430 miles.
• Inspection 1 service - 23/02/2011 - 6,905 miles.
• Oil service - 13/3/2013 - 9,353 miles
• Inspection 2 service - 19/4/2019 - 15,932 miles.
• Inspection 1 service - 22/3/2021 - 18,050 miles.

SUMMARY

In excellent condition throughout thanks to its very low mileage, and boasting a strong factory specification along with an OEM JCW tuning package, this 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible is a fun and stylish way to enjoy the summer sun, and needs nothing to enjoy straight away.

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