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2005 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 256 repairs.
2005 Mini Hardtop engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 106 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mini Hardtop
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi US $2000 |
Cooling fan was replaced |
| 51000 mi | Replaced O2 sensor. |
| 27000 mi US $500 |
Broken engine mount |
| 66340 mi A $700 |
head gasket engine mount |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 73000 mi US $1752 |
Oil Pan leak - replaced Gasket - replaced "Failure of PRE CAT O2 Sensor" O2 Sensor Harness Heater Circuit |
| 87000 mi US $24 |
Seal around the middle of the Engine Coolant Reservoir was leaking. Replied with sealant. |
| 85200 mi US $40 |
Mini has a known weak point in the exhaust hangers, mine needed to be welded back on |
| 101000 mi US $1600 |
Cracked radiator mount, cracked radiator and leaking expansion tank |
| 107000 mi US $1317 |
Car had a couple of oil leaks that I have been ignoring, had them all fixed- Valve Cover Gasket, Oil Filter Housing and Oil Pan Gasket |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
I had the parking brake cable replaced on the 05. The brake would not release in cold weather (under 20 degrees). Also new battery in same car. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $3500 |
Motor blew, headgasket replaced, along with all other 80K maintenance, many hoses, valves, and gaskets replaced. |
| 33160 mi | Slow antifreeze leak onto floor of garage. |
| 39680 mi C $75 |
Dipstick broke outside sheath. Luckily didn't break off completely as is known to happen with this sad testament to normally technically excellent BMW design. Replaced with Craven Speed stainless steel spring with aluminum handle @ $75 US ! |
| 51396 mi C $350 |
RT front fluid-filled engine mount leaking. Replaced. |
| 56720 mi | Replaced cracked air tube. Replaced cracked air tube and used car delivery prep. |
| 59800 mi US $115 |
Transmission went into "EP" mode and driver noticed harsh shifts and general sluggish performance. The shop retrieved error code 2C10. Updated tranny control unit with latest software. It's better but shop cautioned, be alert to more. Investigated trouble code:2C10 ("EP" displayed on tranny indicator). One occurrence of code. Fault was cleared. Car driven, fault did not reoccur. Tranny software upgraded. Shop cautioned vigilance to more occurrences. |
| 60400 mi US $546 |
Replaced ignition packs on recommendation of shop. |
| 61200 mi US $72 |
Recurrence of "EP" tranny warning light. Code scan revealed Code 2C10 again. Shop cleared code and drove extensively in attempt to have fault reoccur, which it didn't. But they did claim that tranny is "slipping" on shift of 2. Recurrence of "EP" tranny warning light. Code scan revealed Code 2C10. Shop cleared code and drove in attempt to have fault reoccur, which it didn't. But they state that tranny is "slipping" between 2nd & 3rd. Oil change, char |
| 61300 mi US $8755 |
Replaced fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. Replaced transmission. |
| 64000 mi | "EP" in tranny display. No obvious impairment in performance. Six months since tranny was replaced. Repair consisted of reading code (code I.D. was not reported to owner), clearing error, relearning tranny "adapts" and test drive. |
| 65248 mi | EP message in gear selector display, scanned as 2C10. Shop cleared and drove. Error did not return. Shop contacted PUMA (MINI's tech support network). PUMA advised that code has been related to low voltage. Batt. checked, terminal loose Yet another appearance of 2C10 in the gear drive indicator. The dealer went to extreme to try and trace the issue. But once the error was "cleared" the error would not repeat. PUMA contacted, if returns Engineer will be called in. Continued investigation of "EP" (2C10 scanned as cause). One day after return of PS hose replacement, "EP" appeared in tranny display. Kept car 10days, clear error, contacted PUMA. Ran PUMA list, nothing found. But not charged. |
| 67500 mi US $518 |
Clear fluid leak. Dealer inspected, cited warped thermostat housing as cause. Replaced housing, thermostat, gasket and coolant was flushed. Addition repairs recommended. Engine mount $3C, brake fluid $1C, front control bushing $7C. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 185000 mi US $75 |
Valve Cover Gasket |
| 95000 mi US $15 |
Missing at idle, bad fuel economy. Installed new air filter and ran techron fuel injection cleaner through the fuel tank. |
| 54900 mi US $1200 |
oil pan gasket leaking. |
| 96200 mi US $130 |
Replaced both oil cooler seals. |
| 71000 mi US $330 |
Replaced the main gasket seal on the oil cooler |
| 82600 mi US $493 |
Diagnosed as a starter issue, but turned out to be an ignition switch. Installed new starter and ignition switch. |
| 105000 mi US $225 |
Upper right motor mount bolt broke off. |
| 121000 mi US $215 |
Replaced a broken charcoal canister. |
| 122000 mi US $1064 |
Crank pulley broke while driving the car. replaced crank pulley, serpentine belt, tensioner unit, and Idler pulley |
| 82000 mi US $525 |
crankshaft pulley failure. Replaced crank pulley, idler, tensioner and serpentine belt. Also serviced supercharge (changed oil). |
| 90000 mi US $95 |
Thermostat housing leak. Replaced housing, thermostat and gasket |
| 99000 mi US $26 |
Check Engine light: evaporation system minor leak. Replaced gas cap. |
| 100000 mi US $1850 |
supercharger bearing failure. Supercharger replaced |
| 54000 mi US $100 |
Coldest day of the year, thermostat froze shut and car almost overheated. Self diagnosed as too little antifreeze in system due to constant topping-up as a result of leaky thermostat housing. Replaced thermostat and re-sealed housing. |
| 54000 mi US $35 |
Right side motor mount needed to be replaced |
| 83000 mi US $1500 |
Supercharger service, radiator, brakes, front suspension, struts |
| 20000 mi | Defective thermostat caused car to overheat. |
| 84000 mi US $1100 |
Thermostat was leaking coolant and another sensor seal was leaking oil. Thermostat and the seal was replaced. |
| 72500 mi US $550 |
Thermostat housing leaking Valve cover gasket leak |
| 76900 mi US $70 |
Low speed resistor failed on radiator fan |
| 79500 mi | The catalytic converter broke open at a seam which created almost a cutout at the headers and the sound was quite loud in the car . The converter was welded closed and the rest of the exhaust system was replaced. Actually in January. |
| 91300 mi US $750 |
Replaced exhaust system after catalytic converter. The shop did not align the hangers to the supports. Exhaust would twist and bang against the underside of the car. |
| 102500 mi US $200 |
Valve cover gasket replaced |
| 112000 mi US $158 |
Check engine light came on, diagnosed as faulty camshaft position sensor. Had to order part Replaced camshaft position sensor |
| 113000 mi US $920 |
Both mufflers replaced |
| 60000 mi US $800 |
Leaking main oil seal Oil leak - Valve Cover gasket Head gasket leak Low speed cooling fan failure |
| 129000 mi US $325 |
Cleaned some sort of a boost sensor that was causing a miss under load. Total cost of $250, which was mostly diagnostic time. Replaced torn intake boot, $75. |
| 129500 mi US $75 |
Replaced coolant expansion tank. |
| 132000 mi US $350 |
Failed engine mount caused vibration under load. Mount replaced. |
| 132000 mi US $380 |
Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. |
| 47300 mi US $320 |
Slight leak from valve cover gasket was noticed during routine (5000 mile) oil change. Also had plugs changed during the VCG replacement. |
| 50000 mi | Service Engine Soon light and Electrical Malfunction Lights came on. The car motor sputtered occasionally and the MPH decreased but the car remained driveable. The source of the problem was a disconnected air hose from the supercharger. |
| 62000 mi US $200 |
Water pump required replacement. Covered under the extended warranty. |
| 77000 mi US $200 |
Supercharger seal and motor mount seal leaking. replaced under extended warranty. |
| 118000 mi US $1600 |
replace clutch |
| 132000 mi US $150 |
Oil pressure sensor malfunctioned and had to be replaced. |
| 143000 mi | Both check engine and service engine soon light came on. Dealer diagnosed the problem as a cracked valve require engine change. Local repair shop diagnosed the problem as failing supercharger. Both repair estimates high-will sell car. |
| 86700 mi US $450 |
Fluid (oil) leaking from right side motor mount. Replaced right side motor mount. Second motor mount replacement in 24 months. Previous repair to same item done in January 2010. |
| 78000 mi US $450 |
Cooling fan cycling on and off every 30 seconds. Needed replacement. |
| 80000 mi US $400 |
Auxilliary cooling fan failed after being replaced in March. Kept cycling on and off repeatedly. Fan replaced at no charge. |
| 89000 mi US $1100 |
Crank pulley broke and was replaced with new |
| 24000 mi US $40 |
leak in thermostat seal, thermostat replaced. |
| 45260 mi | During inspection, dealer noticed oil outside the engine. They replaced the head cover gasket and the oil pan gasket. |
| 62000 mi | Fluid from engine mount leaked out. Dealer said it would still be okay to drive with it for awhile. Would replace at next routine maintenance. |
| 63860 mi C $1700 |
Top engine mount leaked fluid. It appears to be a common issue. Replaced the mount. |
| 66340 mi C $120 |
After repairing the top engine mount, the dealer said the lower engine mount was likely worn. Turned out the bushing was cracked. Lower engine mount was replaced. |
| 91140 mi C $735 |
Fuel pump failure while on a MINI club drive |
| 104160 mi C $2000 |
catalytic converter rusted and broke in half. Required new exhaust manifold and cat. |
| 127100 mi C $200 |
Top passenger side engine mount leakage. Replaced engine mount. |
| 103500 mi C $100 |
Coolant overflow tank cracked |
| 140740 mi C $45 |
oil dipstick broke. replaced dipstick. Had to order it in as dealer did not stock it. |
| 143220 mi C $400 |
O2 sensor failed . |
| 300 mi | Replace supercharger belt tensioner. Under Warranty. Remedy Trim Rattles in P/S door pillar. Under Warranty |
| 29000 mi | Leaking fluid. Found to be defective thermostat housing. Replaced Housing, Gasket and Thermostat. Added Coolant. |
| 40000 mi | Oxygen Sensor |
| 63000 mi US $1050 |
Leaking Engine Gasket and mount. |
| 68000 mi US $700 |
Main Engine Fan was reported to be not working. |
| 20000 mi US $199 |
Upper engine mount replaced |
| 67700 mi | 02 sensor replaced by MINI no charge |
| 23000 mi US $89 |
Check engine light turned on. Two faults, one about a misfire, the other about the ABS. Cleared it and hasn't happened since. |
| 44000 mi US $500 |
Front and rear O2 sensors needed to be replaced after throwing faults. |
| 37000 mi | Oxygen sensor, third time replaced. Check engine light has come back on, again. |
| 39000 mi US $78 |
Problematic oxygen sensor replaced, yet again. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 75000 mi US $1000 |
Muffler was replaced for the first time, |
| 59000 mi US $400 |
oil leak - replaced pan gasket |
| 75000 mi US $245 |
Items noted during 75k mile checkup: - two belts replaced (original?) - cabin air filter replaced - tires rotated |
| 76000 mi US $775 |
Exhaust system needed replaced. |
| 27280 mi C $375 |
oxygen sensor was not working so was replaced |
| 29760 mi C $320 |
Car was overheating thermostat was replaced. |
| 42780 mi C $330 |
Diagnose problem code re air leak. Did some test to rule out any major issue. Appears that gas cap may have not been tightened properly. |
| 45260 mi C $1400 |
Coolant leak found.Concern that it was the head gasket. Plastic thermostat housing leaking so was replaced. |
2005 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 55180 mi C $200 |
Engine light on, to signal defective oxygen sensor, I believe related to antipollution system. sensor replaced. |
| 35000 mi US $400 |
Thermostat housing was gone, new thermostat needed to be replaced, radiator had to be flushed. |
| 35500 mi | Engine coolant appeared to be leaking (levels dropped significantly over 2 weeks) but the shop couldn't find any evidence of leak. |
| 44000 mi US $500 |
The engine hydrolocked after driving slowly through a 3 inch puddle during flooding in MA. The car was declared a total loss due to the potential for electrical failure from water damage. A $500 deductible was paid and insurance cut a check for the car. |
| 55100 mi US $110 |
hydraulic motor mount was gone. replaced it myself. |
| 99500 mi US $505 |
Muffler hanger rusted apart and left muffler dangling. Needed new part, $125 of total. |
| 40000 mi | Leaky oil pan repair. |
| 75700 mi US $1500 |
electric radiator fan malfunction coolant leak |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
fixed exhaust rattle/buzz |
| 241800 mi C $1200 |
no heat in the car at all! - needed new heater core - dealer had no idea how to fix - replaced a new thermostat, replaced a good radiator, sensors,finally heater core. Dealers do not like working on these I think! |
| 56000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced clutch. |
| 57000 mi US $1150 |
Oxygen sensors were causing the "Check Engine" light to stay on. We took our out-of-warranty Mini to a reliable mechanic, but only the Mini dealership has the software to reset the "adaptations" to make the Check Engine light go off. |
| 137000 mi US $271 |
Fuel Pump stopped working, replaced fuel pump and filter |
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