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2025 Mini Cooper S Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Washington

Purchased New in Washington
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$50,258
Recovered
4 Visits
Repair Attempts
82 Days
Out of Service
1,212 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview

2025 Mini Cooper S: 4 Repair Visits and 82 Days Out of Service

2025 Mini Cooper S lemon law buyback in Washington: Easy Lemon recovered $50,258 for this client after 4 repair visits and 82 days out of service. The claim was brought under Washington Lemon Law (Wash. Rev. Code §19.118.005 to §19.118.911). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.

Our client bought a new 2025 Mini Cooper S in Washington. The first repair visit happened at 1,212 miles. The repair records show 4 visits and 82 days out of service.

Easy Lemon took the case to Mini and settled it with a vehicle buyback totaling $50,258. The total combines the payment to our client and the attorney fees.

Systems Involved

  • Electrical
  • Body/Trim
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4
Repair Attempts
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82
Days Out of Service
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1,212
Miles at First Repair
✓
$50,258
Recovered
Repair History

2025 Mini Cooper S Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: August 16-26, 2025

  • The car alarm will reportedly go off randomly after the last software update.
  • Technicians found the interior settings to go off with slight movement, then changed the settings, and advised the owner that they can disable the interior alarm.
  • The gas was also reported to not fill up all the way.

Visit 2: October 17-November 21, 2025

  • The alarm was reportedly going off nonstop, and the vehicle wouldn't start as the battery died due to the nonstop alarm.
  • Technicians jumped the vehicle, and found that the battery had failed, which they then replaced.
  • They then also found that the CVM was faulty, which also led to the convertible top module being replaced & programmed.

Visit 3: January 2-19, 2026

  • The alarm was reportedly going off randomly again.
  • Technicians found that during a recent update, the taillight outer left had a programming abort, possibly causing the issues.
  • They then programmed the vehicle with the newest software, including repairing the failed taillight.

Visit 4: February 28-March 16, 2026

  • The alarm was reportedly going off randomly again, which is draining the battery.
  • They then educated the owner on how to deactivate the motion/tilt sensors and advised the owner to monitor for alarm activations.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2025 Mini Cooper S Be a Lemon in Washington?

Washington Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement (Wash. Rev. Code §19.118.005 to §19.118.911) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Washington for personal, family, or household use (includes motorcycles).

  • Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects)
  • Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or restitution
  • Attorney fees: Yes - manufacturer pays consumer's attorney fees if consumer prevails
This case: This Mini Cooper S went to the dealer 4 times and was out of service for 82 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
Our Approach

How Was This Mini Cooper S Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Cooper S spent at the dealer.

2

Building the File

We sorted all repair orders by date and noted what was reported, what was diagnosed and what was done. That way the record showed the problems coming back.

3

Demand to Mini

We sent Mini a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a buyback.

4

Vehicle Buyback

Mini agreed to a vehicle buyback totaling $50,258.

Case Status

$50,258 Vehicle Buyback Secured

$50,258
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2025 Mini Cooper S
  • Purchased in: Washington
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Mileage at first repair: 1,212 miles
  • Systems involved: Electrical, Body/Trim
  • Repair attempts: 4 visits
  • Days out of service: 82 days
  • Manufacturer: Mini
  • Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
  • Settlement amount: $50,258 (Buyback)
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Steven Nassi, Esq. - Managing Partner

Steven Nassi, Esq.

Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.

Licensed attorney whose practice is limited to lemon law. Steven leads the Easy Lemon legal team and has overseen thousands of successful lemon law claims against major manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and more.

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Common Questions

2025 Mini Cooper S Lemon Law Questions in Washington

What does Washington lemon law require for a vehicle like this Mini Cooper S?
Under Washington Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement (Wash. Rev. Code §19.118.005 to §19.118.911), the repair standard is 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or restitution. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2025 Mini Cooper S case?
The case was settled through a vehicle buyback totaling $50,258. The total is the payment to our client and the attorney fees. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
What is the difference between a buyback and a cash-and-keep settlement?
Under a buyback deal, the manufacturer takes back the vehicle, pays off the loan or lease and then refunds the owner, after subtracting any use allowance the state permits. In a cash-and-keep settlement, the owner keeps the vehicle and receives a cash payment.
Do I pay anything to hire Easy Lemon for a Mini lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes.
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Your Mini May Have a Lemon Law Claim Too

If your Mini keeps going back to the shop for the same problem, you may qualify under your state's lemon law, the manufacturer pays our fees, not you. We handle Mini cases like this one regularly.

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