On sale 35 daysOn sale 35 d
11,990 €
Autotalo Lahtinen Oy, Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi
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The 1997 MINI Cooper S is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.3 litres.
The asking price is 12,400 €. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 55%.
bilbil.fi has no price estimate for this car, because the listing does not have enough information. A dealer typically sells this model in about 18 days and a private seller in about 17 days.
The estimated inspection deadline of 4/2026 has already passed.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 219 € per year
- Insurance
without discount 620 €520 € per year
25% off comprehensive cover(opens in a new tab) - Financing instalment 141 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 740 € per year.
The seller is a private individual, Espoo.
The car has been for sale since 14/10/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- BNZ-197
- Engine
- 1.3 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Green
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- bilbil.fi ID
- 271653
Technical details
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- First registration
- 21/03/1997
- Last inspection
- 4/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- Leather upholstery
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
Equipment rating
Asking price: 12,400 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
The inspection period appears to have expired
The estimated due date was 4/2026, about 6 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2025.
Check with TraficomThe car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Private seller, Espoo, Uusimaa 1 day for sale
14/10/2026
Sales
No previous sales.
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500 € 70,000 €
10 years
1 year 10 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 141 €/mo
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The APR under Finnish consumer protection law is 7.48%, calculated for a loan of €7,500 with a repayment period of 9 years, an account fee of €5, an opening fee of €35 and a nominal interest rate of 5.80%. The amount repayable would then be €10,215, i.e. €94/month. A credit card's APR may be 18.97%, calculated for a loan of €1,500 with a repayment period of one year and a nominal interest rate of 17.50%. The amount repayable would then be €1,646 in total, i.e. €146 per month. The final APR, loan term and monthly instalment are set out in the loan agreement. Lenders draw up the loan agreement based on an individual credit assessment. The nominal interest rate offered may vary between 4.19% and 20%, and annual loan costs between €0 and €150. The loan term offered varies between 1 and 20 years. Loan amounts offered range from €500 to €70,000.
Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 219 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 219 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (approx. 1640 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
−25% POP Vakuutus comprehensive cover campaign until 10/11/2026
- Liability insurance220 €/yr
- Comprehensive −25%
Without discount 400 €/yr300 €/yr - Total insurance
Without discount 620 €/yr520 €/yr
≈ 43 €/mo
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration BNZ-197?
BNZ-197 is a 1997 MINI Cooper S. It is for sale at 12,400 €.
How much does MINI Cooper S cost?
MINI Cooper S is for sale at 12,400 €.
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 14/10/2026.
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 1997 and was first registered on 21/03/1997.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 4/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Fuel-operated parking heater, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 219 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
Where is MINI Cooper S located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Espoo, Uusimaa).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 739 € per year: vehicle tax 219 €, insurance 520 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is Private seller (Espoo).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.