2011-2012 is a good choice. It'll have the N18 engine, a significant step up from the N13 in the R56 MINI lineup, both in performance and reliability. Purchasing from the dealer is going to be pricier and not necessarily safer. Your best bet would be finding what you're looking for here by a respected member OCD on maintenance, but that may take time.
My favorite year is the 2006--the first generation R53, the bugs were all worked out by then, and I prefer superchargers to turbos. But it will require more maintenance, it's older and parts will need to be replaced to some degree depending on mileage. Your best bet for what you're after is a low mileage 2011 or 2012, with a clean car fax.
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Hola, Guillermo, y Bienvenidos a M/A!
As cct1 says, there are a lot of 2006 R53 out there with low miles and the bugs that plagued the MCSes were pretty much gone by then. I bought a new 2006 in 2006 and then bought another for my wife in 2012 with 26,500 miles on it. Both are supercharged [mine is modded, but hers remains bonestock].
However, that said, if you are concerned with less chance of mechanical problems [namely costs], go with a 2011-2012. The only problem with going to a MINI dealer, though, is that they will have a higher price and may not be too interested in negotiating. A car with a clean Car Fax is always one to consider, too.
Just my 2c. Buena suerte!-
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