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Maximise your MINI experience with the new MINI App. Thanks to its array of clever features, you can plan journeys more easily than ever before. Start from the comfort of your couch by planning your route from the app, then send it directly to your MINI’s infotainment system so you’re ready to go. Plus, you can use the MINI App on your smartphone to track down where you’ve parked and even check whether you locked your doors. And when your next service is due, the app will ping you a notification to remind you to get booked in with your Bowker MINI Centre. Download it here.
*The MINI App is compatible with all MINI vehicles from the March 2018 model year onwards in conjunction with the option ConnectedDrive Services and a compatible smartphone. For the best in-app experience, vehicles will need to be equipped with Remote Services. The availability and functions of the MINI App may vary depending on the country.
5 MINI APP HIGHLIGHTS.
● Instant access to your MINI’s status
● Direct access to your MINI Service Centre
● Clever features and functions for electric models
● Easy and efficient journey planning with navigation and maps
● Regular upgrades with exciting new features and functions
CHECK YOUR MINI’S STATUS.
The MINI App’s ‘Vehicle’ gives you visibility of your MINI’s status. Check when your next service is due, how much oil is in the engine and even whether the doors are locked or not, all from the MINI App your smartphone.
It includes the following functions:
- Vehicle Info
- Vehicle Status (oil check/service required notification)
- Remote Services (vehicle search, lock/unlock doors
- Ventilation/Climate Control
- Link to MINI Driver’s Guide
And if you drive MINI Electric or MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid you get these additional functions:
- E-mobility features such as Remaining Range incl. Charging Status
- Charge & Climate Timer
- Charging History
- Scan & Charge (convenient access to MINI charging)
ADD YOUR MINI TO THE MINI APP IN JUST A FEW EASY STEPS.
PERFECT JOURNEY PLANNING.
Head to the ‘map’ tab for information about upcoming journeys, locations, destinations and useful information en route. It includes:
- Map Search
- Category Search
- Free Text Search
- Dealer Search
- Charging Station Search plus Details
- Points of Interest Search (POIs)
- Destination Details
- Favourites incl. Home and Work
- Parking Detail Screen
- Send-to-car Destinations
- Share Location from another app
EVERYTHING IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
The MINI App helps to make your experience easier and more efficient than ever. Create a personal profile, check out frequently asked questions and even find helpful information about roadside assistance – all in one place. Included are features such as:
- Personal Profile
- Settings
- Roadside Assistance
- Financial Services
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Report a Problem
YOUR MINI, MANAGED.
Take care of your MINI’s servicing needs with ease. Use the MINI App to manage maintenance requirements, and get push notifications when a service is due. You can even schedule appointments and request roadside assistance directly through the app. It includes:
- Service Alerts
- Recall Alerts
- Contact your Preferred Dealer
- Online Appointment Scheduling
- Roadside Assistance
The MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW is the new Safety Car for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race series. As such, it connects the brand’s electrified future with the rich racing history of John Cooper Works. The car was created out of the new MINI Electric as part of an unprecedented collaboration between MINI Design, BMW Motorsport, the FIA and the Formula E.
Electric drive meets John Cooper Works.
“We have already shown how well driving fun and electric mobility go together with the MINI Electric,” says Bernd Körber, Head of MINI. “However, the MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW goes at least a step further and blends the performance character of the John Cooper Works brand with electric mobility.
This extreme version of the MINI Electric has been developed as the Safety Car in the Formula E, so is clearly not intended for use on public roads. But it does reveal one of the directions we could take with the electrification of the JCW brand. For me, the message is clear: electrification and John Cooper Works are a good fit.”
Dynamism maximised – the exterior design.
The exterior of the MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW has been purpose-built for life on the track and represents the most dynamic interpretation yet of a MINI with all-electric power. “The design is an exciting symbiosis of technical precision and emotion,” explains Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design. “Here, function dictates form, and many design elements have been shaped by technical considerations.
For example, we worked closely with our colleagues at BMW Motorsport to develop the form of the wheel arches and front and rear aprons, and the optimisation programme for them included weight-saving measures. This visually striking, technically precise design language gives the car its pervasive sense of emotional engagement and excitement.”
At the front of the car, classic MINI icons such as the circular headlights and hexagonal radiator grille create the familiar, easily recognisable MINI face. At the same time, signature John Cooper Works elements, such as wheel arches adapted to the car’s track width and the deep front apron with additional front splitters to the left and right, enhance the sporting visuals of the front end. The blanked off “radiator grille” and MINI Electric logo point to the electric “heart” of the Safety Car.
As virtually no drive system cooling is required through the upper area of the grille, the front end is largely enclosed to aid aerodynamics. The only exceptions are the area below the grille and the eye-catching, almost squared-off apertures for brake cooling. The Safety Car’s white flashing lights are integrated harmoniously into the bonnet. Characteristic MINI bonnet stripes extend over the roof to the rear end.
Showcasing MINI’s racing genes – the flanks.
The MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW also cuts an extremely dynamic figure from the side. The interplay of geometrically accentuated spats (with carefully placed aero edges) and sporty side skirts gives the car the appearance of powering forward even before it turns a wheel. Together with the increased-diameter wheels, which almost fill the wheel arches, these elements strengthen the time-honoured MINI “stance on the wheels”. The spats and spoilers are made – or more precisely 3D printed from recycled carbon fibre – in Oxford.
Yellow accent lines and surfaces on the aero elements (e.g. the spats, skirts and rear wing) provide a nod to the airflow optimisation taking place in these areas and add a visual flourish to the air deflectors and aero edges. The lightweight 18-inch forged wheels in bi-colour black-neon/orange design bring significant visual depth and added intricacy to the four-spoke items from the MINI John Cooper Works GP.
The respective colour worlds of the MINI Electric and John Cooper Works brand merge into a single statement here. The main body colour is a matt silver which extends back beyond the centre-point of the car. A high-gloss wrap with a two-stage colour gradient – from Highspeed Orange to Curbside Red metallic – then covers the rest of the body to the rear.
The contrast between matt and gloss surfaces brings extra smoothness to the silhouette, while the clear, diagonal separation lines between the different colours injects further dynamism. On the flanks, a chequered flag-inspired pattern shares the stage with a large MINI Electric logo, which can also be found in the radiator grille, on the roof and at the rear end. The Safety Car brief also brings regulations-specific and sponsor-related graphics, which add further visual intensity to the car’s racing character.
Broad and eye-catching – the rear.
The rear end in black and Curbside Red metallic uses yellow accent surfaces to extend the eye-catching design language from the front end and flanks, and makes an extremely modern and dynamic statement. The prominent roof-mounted rear wing with air through-flow and yellow accent lines also integrates the signal light unit and was 3D printed at Plant Oxford. The flared wheel arches accentuate the car’s wide track and transition seamlessly into the pronounced rear apron. The rear apron has cut-outs around the wheels, clearing the view to the higher-grip racing tyres. Between the wheels sits an unadorned diffuser. When the car is viewed from this angle, the accents in Energetic Yellow and lack of exhaust tailpipes identify this as a car powered by an electric drive system.
Reduced to the max – the interior.
The interior is stripped back to the absolute essentials; only the front seats remain. The driver’s area consists of a certified seat with six-point belt approved for both racing and road use, a steering wheel with minimalist-design carbon fibre impact absorber and a digital instrument cluster. The central information display makes way for a carbon fibre cover here to further reduce weight. The centre console houses the gearshift lever, handbrake and controls for the necessary signal lights – all in exposed carbon fibre.
The likewise pared-back carbon-fibre door panels with window and door openers contain cloth straps to make closing the doors easier. Another central feature of the interior is the welded-in roll cage, which maximises safety. And the remainder of the stripped-out interior structure is also painted in typical racing white (for functional reasons).
Bespoke 3D-printed parts for the interior.
The steering wheel’s minimalist impact absorber and the boost panel on the right-hand side of the wheel are high-quality, custom-made components, likewise the centre console cowling and door panelling on the driver’s side. Another highlight are the removable pads on the sport seat, which are likewise 3D-printed and whose innovative structure combines comfort, robustness and modularity. The thickness, hardness and colour of the pads can be adapted as required according to the physiognomy, weight and personal taste of the driver at hand.
Ready for the race track, helped by knowhow from BMW Motorsport.
Behind the visually powerful design of the MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW lies the expertise of BMW Motorsport. Rigorous adherence to lightweight design principles gives the Safety Car a kerb weight of approx. 1,230 kg – which makes it approx. 130 kg lighter than the standard MINI Electric.
The drive system – also based on that found in the MINI Electric – produces 135 kW and 280 Nm (206 lb-ft), which enables the MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW to sprint from 0-62 mph in 6.7 seconds (standard model: 7.3 s) and from 0-37 mph in 3.6 seconds (standard model: 3.9 s). Even more important for a Safety Car, though, are the mid-range figures. Here, the MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW showcases all the talents of its torque-rich electric drive system with single-speed transmission, enabling a 75 mph time of 4.3 seconds (standard model: 4.6 s).
The drive system teams up with racing coilover suspension (three-way adjustable for rebound, compression, height and camber) to deliver maximum go-kart feeling. Race-spec suspension control arm mountings, a 10 mm increase in track width, plus the four-piston brakes and wheels from the MINI John Cooper Works GP with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres (size 245/40 R18) round off the overall package.
Premiere at the Rome E-Prix on 10.04.2021
The MINI Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW will come into use in Rome on 10 April 2021 at the second event (Race 3) of Formula E’s 2021 season. At the wheel will be official Formula E Safety Car driver Bruno Correia, as BMW i Andretti Motorsport drivers Maximilian Guenther (GER) and Jake Dennis (GBR) battle it out for victory in their BMW iFE.21 racers.
“Agility, performance and a cool looking car. The MINI Electric Pacesetter Safety Car of FIA Formula E World Championship has got it all. Very fun to drive, it feels like karting”, said Correia.
A lot of MINI Electric is what you know and love about the MINI Hatch already. Its iconic design and legendary responsive handling. The innovative tech. The ability to customise it to your taste (did we mention the six handsome colour options available?). But the new fully electric motor takes things to a whole new level. So, if you’re looking for a car that’s all torque, as well as action, then let us introduce the latest MINI Electric. It feels better than ever, with immediate oomph thanks to instant torque. And it looks better than ever too. With a sharper, sleeker update to its legendary MINI look and, of course, that MINI Electric feeling.
REASONS TO MAKE THE SWITCH TO mini ELECTRIC.
Now MINI Electric is here, you can make the switch to electric without losing any of the things you love about MINI. Need any more reasons to make the switch to MINI Electric? Read on.
ELECTRIC COSTS LESS.
The cost of electricity can be up to two thirds less than what you’re paying for petrol or diesel. When it comes to cost per mile, the news gets even better. Compared to a traditional petrol or diesel car, going fully electric could cut costs by up to three quarters or more. MINI Electric makes your money go further too. At just 4p per mile, it’s around 2.5 to 6 times cheaper than driving a petrol or diesel.
ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING POINTS.
Charging MINI Electric is just as easy on the go. The UK network of public charging points is growing every day. And MINI Navigation will plan your route taking into account the 9,000+ charging points already available across the UK.
MINI have partnered with bp pulse, meaning MINI Electric drivers can charge up easily at over 7,000 public charging points using both AC and Rapid DC chargers.
FILL UP AT HOME.
With MINI Electric, you’ll wake up every morning raring to go. Just plug in to a standard home socket overnight to recharge the battery whilst you’re sleeping. If you want more efficient charging, we recommend installing a Wallbox at home.
CLEANER MEANS GREENER.
Bid farewell to traditional fuels and start living a little greener? With zero exhaust emissions, you’re creating less pollution as you drive. And by switching to a sustainable energy supplier, like MINI’s partner OVO Energy, you can reduce your environmental impact even more.
LOW MAINTENANCE MILES.
An electric car motor is less complex than a combustion engine. And because there are fewer moving parts, it means there’s less wear and tear, so maintenance can be kept to a minimum. When it’s time for a service, we can help you keep the costs down too with our simple monthly payment plans.
QUICKER, QUIETER.
One of the first things you notice when driving an electric car is how calm it feels inside. With no noise from the engine, you feel more relaxed and connected to the world outside. Without the need to change gear, accelerating feels smooth and effortless with instant torque from the electric motor. And when you put your foot down, there’s an immediate response and surge of speed that makes an electric vehicle ideal for city driving.
ZERO EMISSIONS.
As electric vehicles produce no emissions, they are exempt from Vehicle Emissions Duty (VED). In London, they are also exempt from the congestion charge, as long as drivers apply for the 100% discount. And exempt from the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) too.
SAVE WITH A GOVERNMENT GRANT.
MINI Electric has been given a Category 1 rating by the government, which means you can receive a £2,500 grant towards the purchase price. Plus, if you’re buying a MINI Electric for your business, there’s a BIK rate of 0% from April 2020.
FEELS LIKE ELECTRIC, LOOKS LIKE MINI.
A lot of MINI Electric is what you know and love about the MINI Hatch already. Its iconic design and legendary responsive handling. The innovative tech. The ability to customise it to your taste (did we mention the six handsome colour options available?). But the new fully electric motor takes things to a whole new level.
A charging solution for electric vehicle customers
We know that many Motability customers are interested in electric vehicles but are concerned with charging them. So, as part of the worry-free motoring package, the Motability Scheme are offering customers who place an application for full battery electric vehicles an ‘at home’ charge point at no additional cost, in partnership with BP Pulse.
If you don’t have access to off-street parking, then instead you’ll be given access to a network of charging points for easy on-street charging.
What costs are involved?
There are no costs for BP Pulse to supply and install a home charge point, but if there is work required to gain access to your electricity supply then you’ll have to cover these costs. Also, customers are responsible for paying for the electricity used to charge their car.
If you would prefer to use an alternative supplier you can do so, but this will be at your own cost. Motability insist that customers have some sort of provision in place before they deliver an electric vehicle, this is to ensure your continued mobility throughout your lease. If you are considering an electric vehicle you will need to have access to a charge point to recharge the battery and pay for the electricity that is used.
What will I need to do?
During your application for a full battery electric vehicle we will ask if you would like to take advantage of the charging solution. All you need to do is say yes, we will then pass your contact details onto BP Pulse.
You’ll then be contacted by BP Pulse directly who will arrange the provision of a charging solution.
You can discover the full range of cars on the Scheme here. If you are already a customer and are coming up to the end of your three-year contract, please contact one of our team and they will advise how to change to an electric vehicle.
Interested in Joining the Motability Scheme?
For more information about joining and possibly leasing one of the vehicles available on the scheme, we have Motability trained and award-winning specialists who are ready to answer your questions and help you choose your car. We’ll also guide you through the simple process and complete all the paperwork for you.
To find out more, please complete the form on this page and we’ll be in touch. Alternatively, call our friendly Motability specialists at Bowker Preston MINI on 01772 761234 or at Bowker Blackburn MINI on 01254 274333.
This year, the theme for International Women’s Day “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the gaps that remain.
Bowker Motor Group is proud to employ many women who have helped to lead us through these uncertain times. To celebrate International Women’s Day we challenged them to share their proudest achievement and offer some advice in the spirit of equality and a better future.
Happy International Women’s Day!!
Amy Lancaster-Hall: Group Marketing Manager
Proudest achievement
Seeing my team’s dedication recognised when we win franchise marketing awards. There’s no better feeling.
Best advice
Be understanding, approachable and always offer to help.
Lauren Grigg: CRM Controller
Proudest achievement
I’m most proud of my travelling trip around the world! It was a life changing experience that had its highs and lows, and made me far more resilient. I met so many people from different backgrounds and visited some incredible, and breathtakingly beautiful, places! Growing up, I was always a shy and nervous person, and even now I can hardly believe that I managed to safely navigate my way around 15 countries, without losing my passport, luggage or friends! It will always be a huge highlight of my life which I will never forget. Each experience I had (including sky-diving at 16,000 feet, and bungee jumping off the highest bungee bridge in the world!) has helped me become the woman I am today, and for that I will always be grateful.
Best advice
Always have ‘me time’ in between the stresses of life. Don’t be too hard on yourself! Eat the cake and drink the wine 🙂
Jennifer Sage: Group Marketing Executive
Proudest achievement
My proudest achievement is the fact that I used lockdown to learn many new things, from learning how to bake bread, pizza dough with stuffed crust and many Romanian desserts, to becoming a painter, decorator and plumber, completing a number of jobs around the house. During lockdown my partner and I also tried our hands at gardening, like many others, growing our own tomatoes, shallots and chillies.
Best advice
Be supportive, willing to listen and push yourself and others to reach their potential.
Aimee Keane: Group HR Manager
Proudest achievement
My proudest achievement is studying for my CIPD qualification while raising a young family and working full time. Although it was challenging, it gave me the opportunity to progress in my previous employment and opened the door to further progression in other businesses.
I was offered my current position during maternity leave with my 2nd child. I made the decision to return from maternity leave early to start my new challenge; working for an established family business in a job where I feel valued. I enjoy supporting the business and the employees.
Best advice
Support each other, always listen and offer an open-door policy. Continue personal progression – don’t wait for good things to happen, go get out there and make them happen 🙂
Katie Needham: New Car Sales Executive
Proudest achievement
During the pandemic, I found myself feeling quite low and hating the role I was in. While wiping tears away from my face, I picked up the phone and started contacting dealerships in my local area. I managed to secure a couple of interviews, one of them being at Bowker Motor Group.
Best advice
There is no such thing as a man’s world. When I first started in the motor trade, there were not many female salespeople. I was actually the first one at my first dealership, this pushed me on to do better. Just because you are the first at something or you feel like it’s male dominated, you can be the person that changes that. Since my start, the company has employed numerous women to join the team. Don’t be scared, if you don’t ask then the answer will always be no! Push yourself and always have faith in yourself. If a man can do it, chances are a woman will do it better!
Phillipa Wachter: Showroom Team Leader
Proudest achievement
Moving to Abu Dhabi at 23 on my own to start a career as Cabin Crew for Etihad Airways.
Best advice
Surround yourself with positive people and support other women in your company and your personal life.
Introducing the new MINI Clubman and Countryman Shadow Editions.
On sale for a limit time only in the UK, the latest addition to the MINI family comes with either a Cooper petrol engine, a powerful Cooper S petrol engine or as a plug-in hybrid (on MINI Countryman only).
The Shadow Edition’s sleek look and bold attitude push the playful MINI spirit to new levels. This sporty and masculine inspired special edition is offered on both Clubman and Countryman models. Based on the Sport style, the Shadow Edition is given a definitively grown-up look thanks to the Midnight Black metallic exterior paint colour and 19″ John Cooper Works Course Spoke alloy wheels in two-tone.
This edition focuses on blacked out features with contrasting Melting Silver roof, mirror caps and decal highlights. These specific Shadow decals offer changing tones and textures depending on the light conditions which are highlighted by the contrasting Melting Silver details. You can also personalise your limited edition thanks to various options† and the choice between manual or automatic transmission (sport automatic transmission on Cooper S variants).
The car comes with a bespoke Shadow Edition logo, embellished with a unique design, can be spotted on the side scuttles, bonnet, roof, dashboard interior trim and door sill finishers too.
Standard features on the interior include Piano Black interior trim with Shadow Edition logo, Door sill finishers with Shadow Edition design and logo, John Cooper Works sport seats, Walknappa steering wheel with John Cooper Works badge and multi-function controls, Anthracite headlining, Cruise control with brake function, Rear Park Distance Control, MINI Driving Modes, Interior lights pack and MINI logo projection
Navigation Pack is also offered on the MINI Shadow Edition, giving drivers the MINI Navigation system with an 8.8” display, Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), Apple CarPlay, Remote Services – which gives customers full functionality on the newly released MINI App – ConnectedDrive Services and Intelligent Emergency calling (E-call).
For more information, please contact your local Bowker MINI Centre or complete the enquiry form and we’ll be in contact. Alternatively, visit our virtual showroom to view our full range.
AN ORIGINAL REBORN.
Embodying our “less is more” design approach, the new MINI Cooper is all sleek lines, clean surfaces and balanced proportions. Inside, the design is clean and focused, just like the original classic Mini. Whatever you require can be accessed through the OLED display, five toggle switches or optional Head-Up Display.
Below are our Personal Contract Purchase Finance Examples. All quotes can be tailored to your required model, deposit and annual mileage so please contact us for a personalised quotation.
For more information or to arrange a test drive†, please complete the enquiry form on this page and we’ll be in touch.
Personal Contract Hire Finance Example.**
| Model | MINI Cooper C Classic AUTO |
|---|---|
| Term of Agreement | 36 Months |
| Initial Rental | £1,000.00 |
| Monthly Rental | 35 x £377.33 |
| Annual Mileage | 8,000 |
| Excess Mileage Charge | 9p |
BMW Select (Personal Contract Purchase) Representative Finance Examples.*
| Model | MINI Cooper C Classic AUTO | MINI Cooper S Classic AUTO |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Payments | £246.97 | £294.62 |
| Customer deposit | £3,500.00 | £3,500.00 |
| Cash price | £25,265.00 | £28,265.00 |
| Total Amount of Credit | £21,765.00 | £24,765.00 |
| Optional Final Payment | £13,563.28 | £14,727.85 |
| Total Amount Payable | £28,670.87 | £32,074.99 |
| Duration of the Agreement | 48 Months | 48 Months |
| Annual Mileage | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Excess Mileage (pence per mile) | 9.0p | 10.13p |
| Representative APR | 4.9% | 4.9% |
**Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited are a credit broker.
Initial rental £1,000.00. Rentals shown is a 36-month Personal Contract Hire agreement for the MINI Cooper C Classic shown, with a contract mileage of 24,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 9p per mile. Applies for new vehicles ordered between 01/04/2025 and 30/06/2025 and registered by 30/09/2025 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. At the end of your agreement you must return the vehicle. Excess mileage, vehicle condition and other charges may be payable. Hire available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Hire provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited introduces customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes MINI Financial Services. We will receive a fixed commission for introducing you to MINI Financial Services. We do not have any discretion to vary the amount you pay under your finance agreement. An introduction from us does not amount to independent financial advice.
Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited are credit brokers not lenders.
Finance examples are for a MINI Select agreements for a new MINI Cooper C Classic AUTO, with a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 9.0p per mile and a new MINI Cooper S Classic AUTO, with a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 10.13p per mile. Applies for new vehicles ordered between 01/04/2025 and 30/06/2025 and registered by 30/09/2025, (subject to availability). Retail customers only. *On the road cash price is based on manufacturer’s recommended retail price and includes 3 year MINI Retailer Warranty, MINI Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund license, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates and VAT. ^Optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end of the agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. ’MINI Select’ is a form of hirepurchase agreement provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited introduces customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes MINI Financial Services. We will receive a fixed commission for introducing you to MINI Financial Services. We do not have any discretion to vary the interest rate or APR you pay under your finance agreement. An introduction from us does not amount to independent financial advice.
†Test drive subject to applicant status and availability.
THE ORIGINAL ICON, BUT MORE DOORS.
Combining full-on MINI attitude with our ‘less is more’ design approach, the new MINI Cooper 5-Door gives you everything you love about MINI – in a BIGGER way. With a bold, modern design, clean surfaces and short overhangs. All brilliantly punctuated by iconic, round adaptive front lights and an aerodynamically optimised grille. In addition to powerful LED technology as standard, optional cornering lights give you better side visibility. Plus there are three different light-signatures to choose from.
Below are our Personal Contract Purchase Finance Examples. All quotes can be tailored to your required model, deposit and annual mileage so please contact us for a personalised quotation.
For more information or to arrange a test drive†, please complete the enquiry form on this page and we’ll be in touch.
Personal Contract Hire Finance Example.**
| Model | MINI Cooper C 5Dr Classic |
|---|---|
| Term of Agreement | 36 Months |
| Initial Rental | £1,000.00 |
| Monthly Rental | 35 x £395.88 |
| Annual Mileage | 8,000 |
| Excess Mileage Charge | 9.25p |
BMW Select (Personal Contract Purchase) Representative Finance Examples.
| Model | MINI Cooper C 5Dr Classic | MINI Cooper S 5Dr Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Payments | £263.12 | £309.63 |
| Customer deposit | £3,500.00 | £3,500.00 |
| Cash price | £26,265.00 | £29,265.00 |
| Total Amount of Credit | £22,765.00 | £25,765.00 |
| Optional Final Payment | £13,937.44 | £15,161.21 |
| Total Amount Payable | £29,804.08 | £33,213.82 |
| Duration of the Agreement | 48 Months | 48 Months |
| Annual Mileage | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Excess Mileage (pence per mile) | 9.19p | 10.31p |
| Representative APR | 4.9% | 4.9% |
Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited are credit brokers not lenders.
Finance examples are for a MINI Select agreements for a new MINI Cooper C 5Dr Classic, with a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 9.19p per mile and a new MINI Cooper S 5Dr Classic, with a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 10.31p per mile. Applies for new vehicles ordered between 01/04/2025 and 30/06/2025 and registered by 30/09/2025, (subject to availability). Retail customers only. *On the road cash price is based on manufacturer’s recommended retail price and includes 3 year MINI Retailer Warranty, MINI Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund license, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates and VAT. ^Optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end of the agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. ’MINI Select’ is a form of hirepurchase agreement provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited introduces customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes MINI Financial Services. We will receive a fixed commission for introducing you to MINI Financial Services. We do not have any discretion to vary the interest rate or APR you pay under your finance agreement. An introduction from us does not amount to independent financial advice.
**Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited are a credit broker.
Initial rental £1,000.00. Rentals shown is a 36-month Personal Contract Hire agreement for the MINI Cooper C 5Dr Classic shown, with a contract mileage of 24,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 9.25p per mile. Applies for new vehicles ordered between 01/04/2025 and 30/06/2025 and registered by 30/09/2025 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. At the end of your agreement you must return the vehicle. Excess mileage, vehicle condition and other charges may be payable. Hire available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Hire provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited introduces customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes MINI Financial Services. We will receive a fixed commission for introducing you to MINI Financial Services. We do not have any discretion to vary the amount you pay under your finance agreement. An introduction from us does not amount to independent financial advice.
†Test drive subject to applicant status and availability.
the redefined free spirit.
The new MINI Cooper Convertible is a real head-turner. With its striking stance and beautifully sculptured body, it doesn’t just capture your attention, but fully engages the senses. It would scream style – if it weren’t so classy.
The electrically powered, 3-in-1 roof is a little different to others on the road. Its quiet, intelligent Z-folding mechanism fully opens in about 18 seconds flat, even when driving at speeds of up to 30 km/h (18 mph). It also comes with a sunroof mode which lets in up to 40 cm of sunshine for a pleasant city drive.
Below are our Personal Contract Purchase Finance Examples. All quotes can be tailored to your required model, deposit and annual mileage so please contact us for a personalised quotation.
For more information or to arrange a test drive†, please complete the enquiry form on this page and we’ll be in touch.
Personal Contract Hire Finance Example.**
| Model | MINI Cooper Convertible C Classic |
|---|---|
| Term of Agreement | 36 Months |
| Initial Rental | £3,000.00 |
| Monthly Rental | 35 x £390.49 |
| Annual Mileage | 8,000 |
| Excess Mileage Charge | 9.5p |
BMW Select (Personal Contract Purchase) Representative Finance Examples.
| Model | MINI Cooper Convertible C Classic | MINI Cooper Convertible S Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Payments | £319.62 | £368.45 |
| Customer deposit | £3,500.00 | £3,500.00 |
| Cash price | £28,715.00 | £31,715.00 |
| Total Amount of Credit | £25,215.00 | £28,215.00 |
| Optional Final Payment | £13,977.68 | £15,081.20 |
| Total Amount Payable | £32,499.82 | £35,898.35 |
| Duration of the Agreement | 48 Months | 48 Months |
| Annual Mileage | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Excess Mileage (pence per mile) | 9.38p | 10.5p |
| Representative APR | 4.9% | 4.9% |
Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited are credit brokers not lenders.
Finance examples are for a MINI Select agreements for a new MINI Cooper Convertible C Classic, with a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 9.38p per mile and a new MINI Cooper Convertible S Classic, with a contract mileage of 32,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 10.5p per mile. Applies for new vehicles ordered between 01/04/2025 and 30/06/2025 and registered by 30/09/2025, (subject to availability). Retail customers only. *On the road cash price is based on manufacturer’s recommended retail price and includes 3 year MINI Retailer Warranty, MINI Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund license, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates and VAT. ^Optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end of the agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. ’MINI Select’ is a form of hirepurchase agreement provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited introduces customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes MINI Financial Services. We will receive a fixed commission for introducing you to MINI Financial Services. We do not have any discretion to vary the interest rate or APR you pay under your finance agreement. An introduction from us does not amount to independent financial advice.
**Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited are a credit broker.
Initial rental £3,000.00. Rentals shown is a 36-month Personal Contract Hire agreement for the MINI Cooper Convertible C Classic shown, with a contract mileage of 24,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 9.5p per mile. Further offers are for the MINI Aceman SE shown, with a contract mileage of 24,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 10.75p per mile. Applies for new vehicles ordered between 01/04/2025 and 30/06/2025 and registered by 30/09/2025 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. At the end of your agreement you must return the vehicle. Excess mileage, vehicle condition and other charges may be payable. Hire available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Hire provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. Bowker Preston Limited and Bowker Blackburn Limited introduces customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes MINI Financial Services. We will receive a fixed commission for introducing you to MINI Financial Services. We do not have any discretion to vary the amount you pay under your finance agreement. An introduction from us does not amount to independent financial advice.
†Test drive subject to applicant status and availability.
BMW has kicked off 2021 by scooping an impressive number of wins at the 43rd annual What Car? Awards.
The BMW 3 Series, 4 Series and 5 Series were all recognised, as were the BMW X5 and X6, with a further nine awards for a range of models across the Best Buy categories, where MINI also snapped up two awards.
The BMW 330e secured the highly coveted Executive Car of the Year award, to add to the seven industry awards already collected in 2020.
Steve Huntingford, Editor, What Car?, said “The latest 3 Series has been our favourite executive car ever since it went on sale, but the specific magic of the plug-in hybrid 330e is in being all things to all drivers. It can run for up to 36 miles on electric power alone, which is enough for most commutes, but it’s also great at shrugging off long motorway trips and displays an agility and sense of fun in corners that no rival can match”.
The recently launched BMW 4 Series won Coupé of the Year, with Huntingford praising the vehicle’s “perfectly balanced take on the dual nature that makes for a world-class sports coupé”, while the BMW 530e was named the title’s Luxury Car of the Year.
The BMW X5 xDrive 45e and X6 xDrive 30d were also successful, winning Luxury SUV of the Year and Coupé SUV of the Year respectively. Impressed with the X5 for its hybrid credentials, Huntingford commented, “When choosing a plug-in hybrid, it goes without saying that you want economy and costeffectiveness, but if you don’t want to compromise on the finer things in life, the X5 xDrive45e is right up your street”.
Huntingford also praised the BMW X6 for being class leading, writing “without the X6, it’s doubtful the coupé SUV class would even exist, and the latest version moves the game on again”.
The honours continued with BMW securing nine Best Buy wins across its range of models, including Best Family Car Interior for the BMW 1 Series, Best Plug-in Hybrid to Drive for the BMW 330e and Best Estate Car to Drive for the BMW 3 Series Touring. The BMW 5 Series Touring was recognised as Best Estate Car Interior, BMW 4 Series took home Best Performance Car for Value and the BMW iX3, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, took home Best Large Electric SUV.
Numerous BMW SAV models were also recognised, with the BMW X7 winning Best Luxury SUV for big families, Best Plug-in Hybrid interior for the BMW X5 and the X3 winning Best Sports SUV for families.
On Friday 25 March, we had the pleasure of exhibiting at the 2022 Lancashire Business Expo, giving us the opportunity to meet many corporate partners. The Bowker BMW stand, which had an Electric focus, with the launches of the BMW i4, iX and iX3 all within the past year, and all-electric models offering corporate clients a BIK rate from 2% which is now fixed until 2025. There definitely was plenty to talk about, and with the offering of BMW cupcakes and a prize draw, our corporate team on the day consisting of Sue and Adam were pleased to speak to so many new and familiar faces.
If you want to hear from our corporate team for more information, request a quote or would like to arrange a test drive*, please contact your local Bowker Centre; for Bowker Blackburn call 01254 274444 or for Bowker Preston call 01772 769976, alternatively you can contact us here.
Time for a Recharge…and the Winner is.
If you attended the Expo, you will have seen that we were giving away an Aqua-thermal journey with lunch or afternoon tea at The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village, plus the use of the new BMW iX3 to coincide with your stay. So, who is the winner of this amazingly relaxing prize?
There is only one way to find out… drum roll please.
The winner of the Spa day and use of the all-electric BMW iX3 is… find out here.
*Test drive subject to availability and driver status.
MINI Electric Level 2 : £289 Per month
Go electric and get the same exciting MINI experience, with zero driving emissions, 2%^ BIK and cheaper running costs. Running costs are as little as 5p per mile – around three times cheaper than petrol or diesel. Plus, maintenance costs less and you’ll benefit from a range of government grants and exemptions, such as no Vehicle Emissions Duty (VED) and no congestion or ULEZ charges to pay in London. It’s everything you love about MINI, with the great benefits of electric.
- Up to 145 miles range.
- 0-80% charge in 36 minutes with a 50kW rapid charger.
- Over 14,000 public charging locations.
- Comes with public AC charging cable and rapid-charging DC.
- 8-year battery warranty (or 100,000 miles – whichever comes first).
MINI Electric Level 2 specification includes:
- Electric Folding Door Mirrors
- MINI Navigation
- Cruise Control
- Comfort Access
- Reversing Camera
- Rear-view Mirror with Auto dimming
- Extended storage
- Front Heated Seats
- Ambient Lighting
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Additional Interior Lighting
- MINI TeleServices
Below is our compelling MINI Electric Contract Hire offer, designed for businesses running fleets of less than 50 cars. All quotes can be tailored to specific mileage profiles.
For more information or to arrange a test drive†, call Bowker Blackburn on 01254 274333 or Bowker Preston on 01772 761234. Alternatively, complete the enquiry form on the page and a member of the team will be in touch.
MINI Electric contract hire offer
| Model | MINI Electric Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Initial Rental | £1,500.00 |
| 35 Monthly Rentals | £289.87 |
| Annual Mileage | 6,000 |
| Excess Mileage Charge | 8.60p |
Bowker Blackburn Limited and Bowker Preston Limited are credit brokers.
Business users only. Price excludes VAT at 20%. Prices shown are for a 36 month Business Contract Hire agreement. Applies for new vehicles ordered between 01/10/2023 and 31/12/2023 and registered by 31/12/2023 (subject to availability) or within 10 days of vehicle arriving at Retailer. At the end of your agreement you must return the vehicle. Excess mileage, vehicle condition and other charges may be payable. Available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. The amount of VAT you can reclaim depends on your business VAT status. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. Hire provided by BMW Group Corporate Finance, a trading name of Alphabet (GB) Limited, Alphabet House, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. Bowker Blackburn Limited and Bowker Preston introduce customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes MINI Financial Services. We receive a fixed commission for introducing you to BMW Financial Services calculated by reference to the vehicle or as a percentage of the amount you borrow. We do not have any discretion to vary the interest rate or APR you pay under your finance agreement. An introduction from us does not amount to independent financial advice.
†Test drives subject to applicant status and availability.
^2% in 2022/23
The MINI Hatch is an icon. A true embodiment of MINI’s heritage; an effortless example of the low-centre-of-gravity and exhilarating go-kart feel synonymous with the MINI brand.
And it’s available with a suite of innovative features as standard to deliver a premium experience for fleet drivers, including Keyless Go, a 6.5″ colour infotainment screen and DAB digital radio.
Below are our compelling MINI Hatch Contract Hire offers, designed for businesses running fleets of less than 50 cars. All quotes can be tailored to specific mileage profiles.
For more information or to arrange a test drive†, call Bowker Blackburn on 01254 274333 or Bowker Preston on 01772 761234. Alternatively, complete the enquiry form on the page and a member of the team will be in touch.
MINI Hatch Business Contract Hire Offers
| Model | MINI 3-Door Hatch Cooper Classic Premium | MINI 5-Door Hatch Cooper Classic Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months | 36 Months |
| Initial Rental | £1,433.10 | £1,533.66 |
| 35 Monthly Rentals | £238.85 | £255.61 |
| Annual Mileage | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Excess Mileage Charge | 7.13p | 7.35p |
Bowker Blackburn Limited and Bowker Preston Limited are credit brokers.
Business users only. Price excludes VAT at 20%. Prices shown are for a 36 month Business Contract Hire agreement. Applies for new vehicles ordered between 03/01/24 and 02/04/24 and registered by 30/09/2024 (subject to availability) or within 10 days of vehicle arriving at Retailer. At the end of your agreement you must return the vehicle. Excess mileage, vehicle condition and other charges may be payable. Available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. The amount of VAT you can reclaim depends on your business VAT status. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. Hire provided by BMW Group Corporate Finance, a trading name of Alphabet (GB) Limited, Alphabet House, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. Bowker Blackburn Limited and Bowker Preston introduce customers to a selected panel of lenders, which includes MINI Financial Services. We receive a fixed commission for introducing you to BMW Financial Services calculated by reference to the vehicle or as a percentage of the amount you borrow. We do not have any discretion to vary the interest rate or APR you pay under your finance agreement. An introduction from us does not amount to independent financial advice.
†Test drives subject to applicant status and availability.
Introducing the new MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition. With just 325 units for sale in the UK, the latest addition to the MINI family is available with the Cooper 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine producing 136hp, or 2.0-litre Cooper S engine delivering 178hp.
The MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition has an exterior colour of Deep Laguna Blue Metallic, contrasting black roof, black roof rails and piano black exterior. 19” alloy wheels, automatic tailgate, LED headlights and rear lights come as standard.
The car comes with a unique Boardwalk logo on the side scuttles and indicator, door entry strips, cockpit fascia and passenger side lower roof.
Standard features on the interior include interior lights pack and MINI Excitement Pack, which includes MINI logo projection, illuminated door handles and LED mood lighting. Additionally, the model has a fully digital display cockpit, automatic headlight activation, rain sensors and cruise control with brake function.
Navigation Pack is also offered on the MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition, giving drivers the MINI Navigation system with an 8.8” display, Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), Apple CarPlay, Remote Services – which gives customers full functionality on the newly released MINI App – ConnectedDrive Services and Intelligent Emergency calling (E-call).
The Boardwalk Edition also offers upgraded specification, including MINI Yours Leather and Comfort Plus Pack. This additional pack offers customers automatic air conditioning, seat heating, floor mats, storage pack and a front centre armrest. It also boasts folding and auto-dimming mirrors, front and rear view camera, Park Assist and front park distance control.
For more information, please contact your local Bowker MINI Centre or complete the enquiry form and we’ll be in contact.