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How reliable is the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
92.4% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 5,689 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 92.4%.

First-time inspection pass rate92.4%
Dangerous defect rate
2.4%
Retest rate
8.3%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
29,771 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 89 vehicles
Bottom 10%
2,230 km
Low 25%
4,013 km
Median
5,972 km
High 25%
9,925 km
Top 10%
15,378 km
Most common inspection failures
A tyre seriously damaged3.3%
A tyre cords visible or damaged1.4%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen1.2%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements1.1%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.7%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(2.5%)
Front Offside(2%)
Rear Nearside(1.3%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 reliability by year

How the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
091.9%16,485 km
202090.9%45,046 km
202192.4%
202294.9%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 as a model. The reliability of any individual Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2?

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre seriously damaged (3.3% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.4% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.2% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.7% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2?

For a typical Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 29,771 km at 3 years, — at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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