LEGAL NOTICE AND WEBSITE USE.

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This is the only official MINI website in the UK.


BMW (UK) Limited is responsible for the content of this website and the MINI UK Facebook page. Finance and hiring facilities are provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading style of BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited.

References to “we”, “us” and “our” are to BMW (UK) Limited unless otherwise indicated.

 

company information.

BMW (UK) Limited

 

Company registered number: 1378137. Registered office: Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0FB.
VAT number: GB584451913.

 

E-mail address: customer.information@bmw.co.uk.

 

BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited

Company registered number: 01288537. Registered office: Europa House, Bartley Way, Hook, Hants RG27 9UF (trading as “MINI Financial Services”).

MINI Financial Services is a member of the same corporate group as BMW (UK) Limited. 

MINI Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under authorisation number 025593 for its credit-related regulated activities and under number 312578 for its insurance mediation activities. It is registered with the Information Commissioner as a Data Controller under registration number Z5319060.

 

MINI Financial Services is a member of the FLA (the Finance and Leasing Association) and the BVRLA (the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association).

MINIstry of Finance is a trade name of MINI Financial Services and is not connected to or endorsed by any government department.

BMW AG is the ultimate parent of BMW (UK) Limited and MINI Financial Services and references to “BMW AG” are to Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft whose address is Petuelring 130, 80788 Munich, Germany.

References to “BMW Group” are references to any company within the BMW Group of companies with the ultimate parent being BMW AG. 

 

website terms: please read carefully.

The terms below govern your use of this website and by accessing this website you agree to be bound by them. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the website.


We may change these terms at any time without notice by updating the terms shown on this website. It is your responsibility to review the website terms each time you enter the website to ensure you are aware of our latest terms and conditions. Your use of this website after a change has been made signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.
This website is made available free of charge and for personal use only and is not to be used for any commercial purpose.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

The provision of details of products and services on this website are not, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or supply such products or services, and the seller or supplier may always accept or reject your offer at its sole discretion. All products and services on this website are subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice. All products and services and all prices are also subject to change without notice.

All finance and hiring facilities are subject to status and available to companies and persons aged 18 or over in the UK only (excludes the Channel Islands and Isle of Man). Guarantees and indemnities may be required. All insurance products outlined on this website are administered, underwritten and serviced by carefully selected insurance providers. For all insurance products, certain exclusions and eligibility criteria apply. A full summary of cover and detailed policy terms for each insurance product is available upon request.

Terms and Conditions for individual Products and Services.

These website terms should be read in conjunction with the separate terms and conditions for the sale or supply of the individual products or services which are referred to on this website. In the event of any inconsistency between these terms and the specific product or service terms and conditions, the latter shall prevail.

Information about Products and Services.

Whilst we have made every effort to ensure the information on this website is up to date and accurate, neither we nor any MINI Retailer can accept responsibility for your reliance on any information on this website.

 

Always check with your MINI Retailer model availability and for precise information on vehicle model features, specifications and equipment, and in the case of used vehicles, current mileage details before ordering a vehicle.

Always check the terms on which any product or service is supplied before making any commitment. Copies of MINI vehicle finance agreements are available from any authorised MINI Retailer. Detailed insurance policies and summaries of cover and other product or service terms are available on request.

You should seek your own independent financial advice in relation to any taxation or accounting matters referred to on this website.

Compliance with the Bribery Act 2010.

At BMW (UK) Limited and MINI Financial Services, we strive to ensure each company is run with complete integrity. BMW Group companies in the UK have clear anti-bribery and corruption polices which are fully supported by the directors of each company to ensure that BMW employees remain untainted by bribery or corruption.

Access from Outside the UK.

The vehicle and product specifications on this website are, unless stated otherwise, for the UK market only. These specifications (including what is optional and what is standard equipment) may vary in other markets. However some vehicle images may be of models supplied in other markets, for example showing left-hand drive, and not reflecting specifications in the UK.

Unless otherwise stated, the finance, leasing and insurance products and services on this website are available only to residents of the UK (excludes the Channel Islands and Isle of Man).

The information and other materials contained in this website may not satisfy the laws in countries outside the UK. If you choose to access this website from outside the UK you are responsible for ascertaining to what extent local laws are applicable and compliance with local laws. Any telephone numbers and charges shown only apply to calls made from within the UK.

Website availablity.

We cannot promise that this website will be uninterrupted or free of errors, bugs or viruses and we will not be liable if, for any reason, this website is unavailable at any time or for any computer virus or system freeze. Access may be suspended at any time without prior notice being given.

Copyright.

The copyright in the material contained in this website belongs to a BMW Group company or its ultimate parent, BMW AG or their licensors. No person may copy, modify, transmit, distribute, display, reproduce, publish, license or create works from any part of this material or otherwise use it for any public or commercial use without the prior express written permission of BMW. You may only view or print individual pages for your own personal use.

Trademarks.

The names, logos and images on this website which identify any BMW Group company, or third parties and their products and services are proprietary marks of BMW AG and/or the relevant third parties. Nothing contained in this website shall be deemed to confer on any person any licence or right on the part of BMW AG or any third party with respect to any such name, logo or image.

Other Intellectual Property Rights.

The products and services and technology or processes described in this website may be subject to other intellectual property rights reserved by BMW Group companies or their licensors or any relevant third parties. No licence is granted in respect of such intellectual property rights.

Links to other Websites.

This site may contain (hypertext) links to other sites that enable users to leave this site and go directly to the linked site. The links are provided to assist users of this website and the inclusion of a link does not imply that we endorse or have approved the linked site. We do not control linked sites, and are not responsible or liable for their content or any link within such sites, or for any transmission received from any linked sites.

No Warranties or Liability.

While the information images, materials and other content provided in this notice and on this website is believed to be accurate, it may include errors or inaccuracies. We, any BMW Group company and BMW AG or any MINI Retailer are not responsible for the contents of websites that are maintained by third parties and is not liable for their contents. The information on this website is provided "as is" and all warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common law are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from this notice. Nothing in this agreement excludes our liability to you (a) for death or personal injury caused by our negligence; or (b) for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. Subject to this, in no event shall we, any BMW Group company, BMW AG or any MINI Retailer be liable to any person for any loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill or similar losses or pure economic loss, or for any special, indirect or consequential loss costs, damages, charges or expenses however arising, unless caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

 

Under this notice, "our liability" includes that of any company in our group and our and their respective agents, employees, contributors and consultants and sub-contractors, "you" includes any other party claiming through you and "loss or damage" includes any losses, damages, costs or expenses whatsoever or howsoever arising in connection with the products and services we provide including those listed on this website or in this notice, whether under this agreement or other agreement or in consequence of any misrepresentation, misstatement or tortious act or omission, including negligence.

Severance.

If any of these terms are found to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, then to the extent of such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability, such terms shall be deleted and severed from the website terms. The remaining enforceable terms shall continue in full force and effect and continue to be binding.
Nothing in these terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence or shall affect your statutory rights if you are a consumer.

Law.

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance English law, unless you live in Scotland when Scots law will apply or in Northern Ireland, when the law of Northern Ireland will apply. Disputes arising in relation to them shall, unless expressly agreed otherwise, be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant courts of the United Kingdom.

Telephone Calls and E-mails.

Telephone calls and e-mail correspondence with BMW at the email addresses accessible through, or obtained from, this website may be recorded or monitored. By using these communication methods you are consenting to the recording or monitoring of your calls and e-mails.

 

The following telephone charges apply to calls from BT landlines to numbers beginning with:

 

an 0800 code – free of charge.
an 0845 code – up to 5p per minute.
an 0870 code – up to 10p per minute.
an 0370 code – local rate charge.
The price of calls may vary with other telephone service providers. Calls to 08,09 & 118 numbers cost £1 per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Please check with your provider for exact charges.

mini insurance information.

MINI CAR INSURANCE.

MINI Car Insurance is sold, underwritten and administered by Allianz Insurance plc registered in England number 84638. Registered office: 57 Ladymead, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1DB. 

Allianz Insurance plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Financial Services Register No. 121849.

MINI HOME INSURANCE.

MINI Home Insurance is sold, underwritten and administered by Allianz Insurance plc registered in England company number 84638. Registered office: 57 Ladymead, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1DB. Allianz Insurance plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Financial Services Register No. 121849. MINI Financial Services and Allianz Insurance plc are not part of the same corporate group.

MINI Home Emergency Assistance is underwritten by AGA International SA and is administered in the UK by Mondial Assistance (UK) limited, Registered in England No.1710361, Registered Office 102 George Street, Croydon, CR9 6HD.

Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

AGA International SA is authorised by Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et Résolutionin France and the Prudential Regulation Authority and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Details about the extent of our authorisation and regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from AGA International SA on request. Mondial Assistance (UK) limited acts as agent for AGA International SA with respect to the receipt of customer money, for the purpose of settling claims and handling premium refunds.

All policies are sold subject to the limitations on the cover stated in them and the general conditions and exclusions of the policy. 

MINI SHORTFALL,TYRE, COSMETIC REPAIR AND ALLOY WHEELINSURANCE.

MINI Shortfall, Tyre, Cosmetic Repair and Alloy Wheel Insurance is sold by MINI Financial Services. MINI Shortfall, Tyre, Cosmetic Repair and Alloy Wheel Insurance are underwritten by AGA International SA and administered in the UK by Mondial Assistance (UK) Ltd. Mondial Assistance (UK) Ltd is Registered in England No. 1710361, Registered Office 102 George Street, Croydon CR9 6HD and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority No. 311909. AGA International SA is authorised by Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et Résolution in France and the Prudential Regulation Authority and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority.Details about the extent of authorisation and regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from AGA International SA on request.

 

Mondial Assistance (UK) limited acts as agent for AGA International SA with respect to the receipt of customer money and for the purpose of settling claims and handling premium refunds. All policies are sold subject to the limitations on the cover stated in them and the general conditions and exclusions of the policy.

MINI TRAVEL INSURANCE AND MINI INSURED WARRANTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICE.

MINI Travel Insurance is sold by BMW Financial Services. MINI Insured Warranty & Emergency Service is sold by Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited, trading as MINI Insured Warranty Services.

 

MINI Travel Insurance and MINI Insured Warranty & Emergency Service are underwritten by AGA International SA and are administered in the UK by Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited, registered in England No. 1710361. Registered Office Mondial House, 102 George Street, Croydon CR9 6HD.

Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

 

AGA International SA is authorised by Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et Résolution in France and the Prudential Regulation Authority and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Details about the extent of authorisation and regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from AGA International SA on request.
Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited acts as an agent for AGA International SA with respect to the receipt of customer money, for the purpose of settling claims and handling premium refunds.

 

Details of each company’s authorisation can be checked on the FCA's register by visiting the FCA's website: www.fca.org.uk or by contacting the FCA on 0800 111 6768.