Description
Reluctantly selling my 2005 MINI Cooper S (R53). This is a well-maintained and previously enthusiast-owned facelift car finished in Pure Silver with full black leather interior and Chili Pack. This car benefits from a number of mechanical upgrades, a comprehensive service history, and has been reliably maintained throughout my ownership.
It's been my daily driver for the past two years and has never let me down - a genuinely enjoyable car that's been looked after properly. I'm only selling because I'm moving to London and won't have the space to keep it; I'd rather it went to someone who will continue to use and enjoy it rather than letting it sit unused.
2005 MINI Cooper S R53:
- 1.6 supercharged petrol
- 105,000 miles
- Reg: HK55 AUF (private plate J25 SET will be removed)
- Manual
- Pure silver
- Chili Pack
- Automatic climate control
- Full black leather interior
- Xenon headlights
- 17" OZ Superturismo GT alloys (refurbished in March)
- 5 previous owners
- 2 keys supplied
- Taxed until April 2026
- MOT until May 2026
History & Maintenance
- Full service history (missing one stamp)
- Major service at 85,000 miles (during summer 2023), including supercharger service
- Serviced annually since purchase (May 2024, June 2025)
- Covered ~20,000 miles in the last two years as my daily driver
- Extensive paperwork and receipts included
Works and upgrades carried out by previous owner:
- KAVS 17% reduced supercharger pulley
- New engine mounts
- Upgraded front R56 Cooper S brake set (drilled & grooved discs)
- New clutch
- Alpine radio and upgraded speaker system
Works and upgrades carried out by myself:
- Full wheel refurb & brake caliper recondition (& painted red)
- Rocker cover gasket replaced
- 2x new front wheel bearings
- Offside lower ball joint replaced
- New Lohen auxiliary belt (17% reduced)
- Replaced rear brakes: EBC grooved discs + Greenstuff pads ( 1,000 miles)
- Front EBC Greenstuff pads (~10,000 miles)
Viewings welcome - serious enquiries only, please.