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In early 2001 , production began for MINI body parts in Swindon and on the 26th April that same year , the first new MINI rolled off the line in Oxford .
Over the past two decades , MINI has built over five million cars in the UK . Plant Oxford currently builds the MINI 3-Door Hatch , MINI 5-Door Hatch , MINI Clubman and the MINI Electric , all on the same production line .
BMW Group Chairman of the Board of Management Oliver Zipse , who was in charge of manufacturing at MINI
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Plant Oxford from 2007-2008 , said , “ Congratulations to everyone at MINI Plants Oxford and Swindon for reaching such a great manufacturing milestone . I still have very fond memories of my time at Oxford . It was a real pleasure to work at the home and heart of the MINI brand with such engaging and passionate people , nearly one quarter of whom have dedicated these 20 years or more to building our cars .”
MINI Plants Oxford and Swindon employ over 4,500 highly skilled personnel , including 130 apprentices , who all keep
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production moving to build 1000 MINIs a day - one every 67 seconds .
Peter Weber , Managing Director of Plants Oxford and Swindon , said , “ I am extremely proud of our teams at Oxford and Swindon and the incredible job they do . Their continued commitment and passion over the past 20 years has helped to strengthen MINI ’ s reputation around the world .”
Plants Oxford and Swindon have been at the heart of their communities for a very long time ; 108 and 65 years respectively . In recent years , Plant Oxford has become
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a must-see tourist destination with 26,000 MINI fans enjoying the award-winning Plant Tours .
With the MINI Electric going into production in 2020 , Plant Oxford is already electrified . In the early 2030s , MINI will be the first BMW Group brand to go fully electric . Plants Oxford and Swindon have played a pivotal role in making MINI production more sustainable over the past 20 years and are vital to the BMW Group ’ s strategy to further reduce emissions .
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