2006 Mini won't Crank

[GLASEM]

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Need some help troubleshooting
Our 2006 Mini started & ran great Friday
Went to use it Saturday
Pushed down clutch.....turned key......dash lit up......starter motor made a few turns and that was it
Tried again.....a few turns of the starter & quit
Checked battery and was at around 12v
Put trickle charger on for a few hours and battery up to nearly 14v
This morning.......Pushed in clutch......turn key.....dash lit up but no starter engagement
Battery is less than a year old

Any ideas on what may be cause?
Does not look like a fun job to replace the starter

Also.......is there a switch/relay on the clutch pedal to that must engaged before turning the key to allow power to the starter?

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

Did you plug in to see if there are any codes stored? Honestly... bad batteries make these cars do some seriously weird stuff. Might not be a bad idea to start there. I have seen MINI's batteries read at 12-13v and need replacement. This article can be very helpful to you: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/MINI/57-ELEC-Battery_Replacement_and_Battery_Tender_Installatio n/57-ELEC-Battery_Replacement_and_Battery_Tender_Installatio n.htm.