The 2009 MINI Cooper R56 is diesel-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 238,290 km, with an engine output of 80 kW (109 hp). Notable equipment includes fuel-operated parking heater and reversing camera. The asking price 3,500 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 3,800 €, based on 38 comparable cars. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is emissions and leaks. Cars of the same brand account for 0.4 % of all cars first used in 2009 (296 cars), the 27th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is 451 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 333 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 72 € per month, and the original tyre size is 175/65 R15.

Basic information

Registration number
IHL-639
Mileage
238,290 km
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Engine
1.6 l, Diesel
Model year
2009
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WMWMG31060TV70335
maksimi.fi ID
158119
Nettiauto ID
15906319

Technical details

Power
80 kW / 109 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
9.9 s
Top speed
195 km/h
Seats
4
Doors
3
CO2 emissions
104 g/km
Last inspection
12/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Reversing camera

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 3,500 €

At market price

Market price estimate 3,800 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 38 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (MINI Cooper, 2009) 4,450 €
  • Sold by a private seller −650 €
  • Market price estimate 3,800 €

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 12/2026

About 4 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 12/2025.

Check with Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

108 cars of the Mini COOPER model series (first registered in 2009) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 80 defects leading to a failure, or 74.1 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 64.3. That is more defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Emissions and leaks 25.9

    28 defects·All cars 6

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

  2. Brakes 24.1

    26 defects·All cars 17.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Axles and suspension 11.1

    12 defects·All cars 25.4

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

The remaining 17.5 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (40). Median mileage 174,000 km.

Figures describe the Mini COOPER model series first registered in 2009, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 2 days for sale
6/8/20267/8/20268/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Pihassa on yksi auto liikaa, joten tästä luotettava diesel seuraavalle käskyttäjälle. Toimii moitteettomasti.Vanhuksen sisusta on päivitetty nykyaikaan kosketusnäytöllä ja peruutuskameralla. Museomiehille lohdutuksena: alkuperäisen seinäkellon saa mukaan! Talvella ei tarvitse palella, sillä autosta löytyy toimiva Eeberi kaukosäädöllä. Kahdet renkaat kuuluvat kauppaan. Osta pois ennen kuin kadun!

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does MINI Cooper R56 cost?

MINI Cooper R56 is for sale at 3,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 3,800 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2009.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 238,290 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 12/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 37 % of Mini COOPER cars first registered in 2009 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (108 inspections, median mileage 174,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2009 MINI in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 296 MINI passenger cars first used in 2009 in traffic use in Finland. That is 0.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 27th most common brand of that year among 33 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (79.7 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Mini COOPER cars first registered in 2009, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: emissions and leaks, brakes, axles and suspension. That is 74.1 defects per 100 inspections, against 64.3 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Fuel-operated parking heater, Reversing camera. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 451 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 175/65 R15.

Where is MINI Cooper R56 located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.