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62000 mi | Bad Evap sensor, bad gas cap |
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
70000 mi US $161 |
Check engine light for fuel issues were check and light turned off. Oil dipstick broken and purchased a new one. |
59860 mi C $2 |
CEL reporting code P2097, a fuel adaptation value hard ecu reset fixed the problem. |
53000 mi US $2500 |
An oxygen sensor failed. I replaced both, but computer had to be reprogrammed and throttle body "unit" was replaced by a mechanic. The car suddenly want into "limp" mode only going 30mph no matter what. |
108000 mi US $80 |
Replaced timing chain tensioner |
113000 mi US $200 |
Replaced motor mounts |
98000 mi £20 |
broken exhaust clamp |
95400 mi US $50 |
replace oil pan gasket replace oil pan gasket |
112000 mi US $2600 |
New clutch & flywheel |
74000 mi | Random overheating under load. Thermostat was sticking and the coolant was flushed & replaced. |
112600 mi US $360 |
Common R53 problem; no. 2 spark plug blew out of the engine, stripping the head of the spark plug threads. Bought tapping set $300, locktite, thread sleeve, and plugs to repair. |
154500 mi US $44 |
Crap AutoZone belt blew out in 9 months on the highway. |
130000 mi US $2200 |
Oxygen sensor Radiator fan |
138000 mi | Oil filter gasket and water pump Supercharger beginning to fail |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
83000 mi | did oil change, noticed for my 2004 cooper the spring was installed backward and cage was missing. My mechanic serviced last oil change. Determined that his helper installed wrong and misplaced part. Had to convert to a different oil filter housing (cost $256) as no cages or springs are manufactured any longer. Mechanic replaced for free due to their error. |
42160 mi €100 |
replaced left rubber engine mount. |
27280 mi €65 |
replaced oil pan seal |
77000 mi US $1100 |
Leaking valve gasket and leaking oil pan gasket. oxygen sensor replaced for service engine light; second time in the car's life; MINI has extended the emissions warranty to 10yr/100k because a known problem. |
93000 mi US $1300 |
Loud muffler, hole found in pipe and muffler, hangers replaced as well |
118000 mi US $1200 |
Valve cover gasket leaking, last replaced 60k miles before. |
115300 mi US $600 |
Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced only 6 month prior so dealer covered cost. |