Engine not specified
73000 mi US $450 |
knock and other sensor replaced |
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
50000 mi US $60 |
Coolant expansion tank was leaking slightly when I acquired the vehicle. Replaced myself with a genuine BMW OEM part for $60. |
51000 mi US $20 |
Supercharger oil change. Rear water pump drive housing completely dry. Will have to monitor for "death rattle" and eventually replace the supercharger itself. |
86000 mi US $90 |
Second OEM plastic coolant expansion tank began to leak. Replaced with aftermarket aluminum tank. |
125300 mi US $7000 |
Rod bearing failed. Replaced entire bottom end of engine. |
128000 mi US $7000 |
Threw a rod. Replaced engine with short block. Did all maintenance items under hood. |
88500 mi US $1200 |
Exhaust rusted, replacement required |
120000 mi US $300 |
Leaking coolant dropped coolant level below pump |
84000 mi US $280 |
Replaced failing aftermarket headers with new aftermarket headers.The replaced headers, on the car when Purchased it used, had been wrapped which caused rust which caused holes. New headers are not wrapped. Supercharger hose wore through, rendering supercharger inactive. Replaced hose; works fine. |
86000 mi US $200 |
Replaced vacuum hose and changed oil. |
87000 mi US $750 |
Replaced oxygen sensor |
112000 mi US $200 |
O2 lights on dash. Trusted mechanic thought MINI S would need supercharger tear down to access forward sensor. Our online search showed more direct access to BOTH O2 sensors when car is placed on a lift. Cost estimate went from $2000.-(extreme labor demands) to $200 parts+$200 labor. A big win. |
101000 mi | Oil leak or leaks. Too much of a mess to identify sources for sure. Gave up and will live work the leaks for now. |
30607 mi | Replace one front pulse sender, and a steering angle sensor. Tail light bulb replacement. Replace crankcase breather line. Covered by warranty. |
155000 mi US $250 |
Burnt exhaust valve |
174800 mi US $110 |
Heater core was leaking. |
170800 mi US $900 |
Burnt an exhaust valve on cylinder #2 |
107900 mi US $700 |
catalytic converter fell apart internally |
110000 mi US $600 |
low speed fan module defective, required a lot of labor to dig it out. |
107000 mi US $1800 |
Supercharger was out of internal oil. Mini USA states it is a wear item, and needs to be replaced once out of oil. normally 100,000 miles - part from dealer is $2600 for the part, + 7 hrs labor. I got mine rebuilt for $1200 plus 6 hrs labor thermostat housing cracked replaced it and thermostat crank seal leaking oil replaced |
107000 mi US $115 |
both O2 sensors needed replacing. was able to get non-OEM ones for $55 each from advanced suto, and just splicesd the connector on. |
123000 mi US $75 |
MAP sensor died. When the Map sensor dies, it throws the EML light, and the car goes into limp mode. I could sometimes restart it, and it would be fine for a little while, then it would sputter, and go into limp mode again |
126000 mi US $78 |
thermostat housing cracked again - replaced it |
128200 mi US $1400 |
had a hole in the intercooler, which got replaced |
138000 mi US $9500 |
Number 2 piston and connecting rod broke up. Needs complete overhaul including sleeving the block due to damage to the bore from the piston. Opted for 1.8L stroker crate motor from revolutionmotorworks.com |
111500 mi US $180 |
Noticed slight exhaust leak sound, couldn't find the source. After 1-2 weeks, the exh. manifold broke right at the 1st cat. Suspect it's too close to the cat to re-weld. Replaced entire mfld with used part. New was $1350 at discount dealer. |
120000 mi US $153 |
Engine cooling fan low speed stopped working; fan would stay off until the car got hot enough to engage high speed. Replaced cooling fan/shroud assembly with aftermarket part. Bumper & radiator support must be slid forward for access. Small oil leak from front of engine and oil pan area. Since radiator support was already pulled forward for fan replacement, decided to replace the oil pan gasket and re-seal the crank angle sensor, both common oil leak locations. |
141000 mi | Engine oil leak(s). |
146200 mi US $12 |
Oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket. Replaced gasket. |
111000 mi US $500 |
Thermostat replacement including coolant flush. Review extensive oil leaks, apply oil tracing liquid to determine source of leaks. |
120300 mi US $1200 |
Clogged heater core |
122000 mi US $335 |
Post Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
94600 mi US $185 |
Oil Pressure illum engine check lite |
120000 mi US $500 |
repaired vacuum leaks with new lines. replaced plugs, wires, coil. O2 sensor. |
41000 mi | ignition switch |
64300 mi US $500 |
cooling fans |
66000 mi US $501 |
sensor |
68000 mi US $200 |
replace o2 sensor |
136000 mi US $400 |
Radiator leaked and needed replacing. |
52000 mi US $260 |
Replaced radiator due to small crack in side of tank. |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
34100 mi C $400 |
Engine light on, diagnosed as thermostat, replace same. Currently solved. |
65720 mi C $150 |
Replaced leaking thermostat housing. |
118500 mi US $1525 |
Replaced water pump, thermostat housing, thermostat, and related hoses and seals |
143000 mi US $90 |
Replaced broken oil filter housing and gaskets. #2 spark plug ejected from cylinder head |
58200 mi US $1300 |
had to replace exhaust |
61300 mi US $2300 |
Check engine light wnet on, some sensor needed replacing. |
12000 mi | Light indicated overheating went on during commute home. Coolant level very low. Radiator will need to be replaced. |
115804 mi US $12711 |
Drove too long with burned valve. Instead of buying new car, replaced engine with 32k mileage from wrecked car (3 yr or 36,000 mile warranty). I saved money by repairing EVERYTHING that was wrong (details entered separately), rather than buying a late model used car. Little "Nigel" is a "Cream Puff", now! Well worth it, because I would have been miserable driving anything else. Replaced oxygen sensor, spark plugs & wires, ignition coil. Replaced water pump, thermostat & gasket, drive belt. |