turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
43000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front lower control arms. Battery replacement |
turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
22940 mi C $1200 |
Replace front pads and rotors |
29760 mi C $680 |
Replace rear brakes and pads |
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
27900 mi C $2000 |
new pads and rotors |
turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
55000 mi US $1100 |
Shock absorbers and mounts replaced. |
turbocharged 134hp 1.5L I3 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
57560 mi US $1350 |
Oil line to turbo charger leaking. Replaced and replaced engine mount compromised by leaking oil Replaced rear brake components due to normal wear |
turbocharged 134hp 1.5L I3 6-speed manual FWD
34000 mi US $565 |
Right front wheel bearing was extremely noisy, replaced. |
47000 mi US $950 |
Crankshaft pulley came apart while on a trip. Drove to repair shop less than a mile away. Pulley replaced. |
50000 mi US $1700 |
Clutch started slipping and got worse. The mechanic thought the hydraulic clutch was not completely releasing. Replaced clutch, pressure plate and bearing. I was quoted $3000 at the dealer , $2300 at an independent shop and $1600 at another shop. I went with the cheapest price. The Mini was always having minor problems and was a frustrating vehicle to own. |
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
76000 mi US $5000 |
Replace engine due to head gasket failure |
22000 mi US $1400 |
Driver's door latch replaced. Second 2-hour round trip required because dealership incorrectly installed a part, causing driver's window to malfunction. |
39500 mi US $1500 |
4-wheel alignment |
52000 mi US $321 |
Original battery was still functional, but getting old @ 5 years and 52k miles. |
87000 mi US $1300 |
Front wheel bearing was making a loud droning noise; was worn out and needed to be replaced. |
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
68000 mi US $600 |
They replaced the spark plugs (at no cost) and the control modules (paid for). |
78000 mi US $1900 |
Replaced one damaged strut and the other to keep them equal on wear. Line had slow leak - replaced and recharged system. |
96000 mi US $4500 |
Lost power - water pump went (under warranty). Heads were damaged (not covered under warranty). |
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
135000 mi US $100 |
door adjustment on hinges |
138000 mi US $1100 |
engine computer replacement |
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
15200 mi US $270 |
Oil pump volume control solenoid |
36855 mi US $1200 |
Thermostat housing replaced. |
38149 mi US $1500 |
Replaced oil filter housing gasket due to coolant leak. Exhaust gaskets also replaced due to catalytic removal. |
62000 mi US $725 |
XM would not receive signal. "Acquiring Satellites" displayed with no XM Audio. FM/AM worked fine. Replace satellite radio antenna base. |
67100 mi US $1100 |
gas loose tank light appeared accompanied by a check engine light. Faulty fuel tank breather and leak diagnosis pump were replaced. |
125000 mi US $425 |
Check engine light. Thermostat housing went bad |
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
52849 mi US $1318 |
Replace thermostat, install adapter lead, antifreeze. Brake fluid service Fuel injector rail and pressure hose assembly Replace Thermostat, Adapter Lead, Flush Antifreeze, Brake Fluid Service |
59000 mi US $238 |
Valve cover gasket was leaking. Replaced |
71800 mi US $1318 |
Car stalled four hours after picking it up. Towed back. Mini covered DME (main control computer), high pressure fuel sensor, injection tube, pressure hose assembly. I had to pay $1318 for a battery damaged by the DME and a fuel pedal sensor and module. |
74700 mi US $1228 |
Replace Clutch and Flywheel, replace rear sway bar bushings. |
75000 mi US $1010 |
Replace right rear caliper housing, rear - disk, pad. rotors, wear sensors |
82866 mi US $209 |
Chain tensioner leaking oil |
101819 mi US $6229 |
Replaced Turbo |
103703 mi US $2450 |
Clutch Release Bearing |
turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
20500 mi US $800 |
Repaired broken AC line |
79000 mi US $1400 |
Water pump and thermostat housing were leaking coolant |
50500 mi US $298 |
Engine Misfire - Replace Coil and Spark Plug |
55000 mi US $1700 |
Window regulator failed. |
63400 mi US $240 |
Engine Misfire Cylinders 1&3. Decided to replace all sparks plugs and coils for maintainence. Problem resolved. |
65000 mi US $110 |
Engine would not start. Sub-Freezing tempuratures. Battery was replaced |
66200 mi US $650 |
Oil pan gasket and Oil Solenoid gasket were leaking. The oil solenoid gasket leaking is well known to drip on the wiring harness and short electrical compontents. Both gaskets were replaced. High Pressure Fuel Pump was starting to fail. Low pressure when starting causing multiple engine misfires. HPFP repalced under extended part warranty. |
96000 mi US $1600 |
A/C Compressor |
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
43297 mi US $1638 |
Front pads, rotor and sensor Rear pads and rotors Instrument panel lights not coming on at night. They couldn't duplicate the problem so couldn't fix it. Fog light is intermittent. They could not duplicate so no repair done. License plate light out. Replaced both. No charge for labor. Microfilter replaced. Oil control solenoid leaking. Replaced. |
121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
54000 mi US $1000 |
Passenger seat airbag sensor replaced Oil pressure sending unit defective |
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
84580 mi US $735 |
Engine drive belt replaced, RT. axle seal leaking and replaced shaft seal, Timing chain stretched due to VANOS solenoid failure. replaced timing chain and tensioner. |
112000 mi US $3500 |
Burnt valve. Effectively ended the life of the car. Ended up trading it in as the repair could have cost as much as $12k. |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
30500 mi US $500 |
The Yellow check engine light was on, but there were no symptoms at all. When I took it in to the repair shop, they ran the codes, pulled the valve cover off, and discovered mild carbon build up. Had it cleaned, new plugs installed, and all was good. |
49000 mi US $1100 |
I discovered that the car was losing coolant, and when it was checked out, the mechanic found the water pump housing to be the likely source. The thermostat was also compromised, so it was replaced. head gasket, not related to water pump and thermostat issue |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
83000 mi US $7000 |
Thermostat cracked; caused engine to overheat and need replacement. |
63000 mi US $600 |
Engine experience rapid oil loss when screw backed out of timing chain tensioner. Oil coated underside of car including tires. When brakes applied the car became unstable but I was able to avoid a crash. While pulling to the side of the highway the oil |
93000 mi US $1000 |
Coolant leak. Water pump and hose replaced. |
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
69200 mi US $2275 |
Clutch & flywheel went out. The flywheel was a dual and likely had a mechanical failure (jammed, based on the sound it was making and behavior) as they're prone to it on the MINIs. Replaced with a lightened steel single flywheel to avoid a repeat. Water pump was leaking, had it replaced. |
57000 mi US $2800 |
Replaced clutch and flywheel. |
70500 mi US $968 |
CRACKED THERMOSTAT HOUSING CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK. HOUSING REPLACED JUST MISSED WARRANTY OF 70K MILES The clutch lining wore out. It was inspected and replaced under extended warranty (otherwise it would have cost over 3,000.00!) |
94000 mi US $160 |
replaced manual transmission fluid |
94000 mi US $800 |
REPLACED ALL 4 SHOCKS WITH BILSTIEN SPORT, REPLACE FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND SWAY BAR ENDLINKS TO TRY TO GET RID OF CLUNKING NOISE (WHICH REMAINS) Replaced HID aftermarket lights that had a dead ballast with LED conversion generation 8 JDMASTAR. No where near as bright as HID but this is the only one adjustable for focus and is nearly identical to stock halogen brightness and the pattern with sharp cutoff (better for oncoming drivers? probably need to use fogs full time however). |
95000 mi US $400 |
Ball joints, control arm bushings brakes replaced with new pads to stop wander and instability under braking. |
97000 mi US $1200 |
replaced HID harness |
53000 mi US $950 |
Leaky water pump and thermostat housing. Those caused the serpentine belt tensioner to seize and belt to wear. All needed replacement. |
63000 mi US $996 |
PCV cover was leaking. Replaced with updated component. Front struts were leaking. Replaced all four struts. |
74000 mi US $1050 |
Turbo oil lines leaking. Replaced lines and oil filter housing seals. |
80000 mi US $350 |
Engine was idling/running rough. Intake valves were walnut shell blasted to remove carbon buildup. |
87000 mi US $500 |
Thermostat was leaking and had to be replaced (AGAIN) |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
56274 mi US $1100 |
The A/C condenser was damaged. Cost to repair was $1,100. |
52000 mi US $1200 |
Carbon build-up on intake valves; bad oil feeder tube to turbo; leaking valve-cover gasket; bad vacuum hose Bushings cracked on both sides of front suspension Strut tower bushings cracked |
63000 mi US $1200 |
Radiator seemed to leak. Antifreeze ended up on the back window. Water pump replaced, thermostat replaced. |
93000 mi US $119 |
Was unable to move the seat forward or backward. |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
54000 mi US $1921 |
Clutch failed. Total price for replacement of clutch-pack, which is mandatory as per BMW's rules, was almost $4000. The dealership allowed me to buy the extended maintenance warranty instead for a total of $1920. |
54200 mi US $200 |
The LCD screen of radio was broken. |
87000 mi US $2634 |
valve cover gasket leak, air intake hose crack. Turbo oil hose leak, |
95000 mi US $1000 |
Coolant leaks from engine compartment. |
79000 mi US $175 |
Plastic Throw Out bearing deteriorated, ruining the clutch, flywheel, and many parts with it. Clutch pedal had developed a clicking noise/feel. Could move from left to right slightly. Plastic Pedal bushings replaced |
45000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch release bearing and alignment dowels replaced after howling noise discovered when releasing clutch pedal. |
35000 mi US $1500 |
Timing chain tensioner repair after cold start rattle. |
60000 mi US $3000 |
Timing chain tensioner AGAIN. High pressure fuel pump, intake carbon cleaning. Starter module. |
62000 mi US $1000 |
Navigation DVD drive failed |
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
65000 mi US $1900 |
Failed water pump thermostat housing and transmission cooler connector |
37000 mi US $13000 |
Engine got broken with 37K mileage. To repair, a new engine is required. The repair quote is more than $10K. I am thinking of scrapping the car. |
68740 mi C $2300 |
Started with brakes, ended with misire codes and timing being off. Carbon removal, new plugs, timing adjustment, and a so called reprogramming. |
83000 mi US $400 |
dealer diagonsed in 5 minutes and I waited for car without an appointment. |
91000 mi US $1400 |
Water pump and belt tensioner |
106400 mi US $1100 |
Oil pump replaced and valve gasket engine check light |
120000 mi US $300 |
Hood release cable replaced |
153000 mi US $2700 |
Timing chain stretched |
159100 mi US $625 |
Rear calipers failed, both replaced along with pads and rotors |
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
36120 mi C $500 |
Needed water pump, fixed at local garage. When being fixed PCV valve screwed up requiring, with superior German engineering, a new valve cover at cost of about $500 for the part only which I replaced myselfĂ˝. |
37900 mi C $300 |
Next event was small oil leak from main bearing seal. Fixed by local mechanic at cost of $300. |
39680 mi C $1150 |
After fix car wouldn't idle. Many codes, couldn't narrow down. Replaced MAF sensor to rule it out. Cleaned variable valve timing sensors and actuators. Cleaned contacts and connectors for computer. Finally replaced both variable valve timing actuators. |
64480 mi C $1200 |
Rear bushings worn out. Replaced on both sides. Cost = $600 Internal fan failed-Replaced along with relay Cost = $600 |
100000 mi US $1600 |
Condenser was leaking refrigerant. |
Engine not specified
US $1616 | clutch went out and needed replacement at 38,780 miles. Although my car is still under warranty the dealer claims the clutch failed due to improper use or abuse. I have driven manuals for 30+ years with no clutch replacements prior to this |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
59139 mi US $368 |
Replace thermostat housing and assembly to fix coolant leak. |
71398 mi US $765 |
Replaced expansion tank and cap. Pressure tested. Replaced oil pan gasket and spark plugs. Replaced passenger seat sensor. Replace oil stand gasket, turbo oil turn rube, and turbo oil supply pipe |
75979 mi US $1265 |
Water pump was leaking & drive belt cracked. Replaced water pump and drive belt. |
78219 mi US $1399 |
Replaced brake vacuum pump. Replaced intake vanos actuator and intake vanos solenoid. |
84700 mi US $1308 |
Oil change plus oil leak |
90300 mi US $2600 |
Timing change needed replaced, gadget was replaced to stop oil leak. |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
97000 mi US $2000 |
a box next to the engine made the engine noise really loud |
97300 mi US $3000 |
The chain in the engine was scraping a part of the engine, along with other parts needed to be replaced |
55000 mi US $1000 |
Noticed the dreaded cold start rattle. Diagnosed as a failed timing chain tensioner. Replaced on the house, given that I had purchased the car only a month earlier. |
74000 mi US $1000 |
Power brakes failed. Diagnosed as vacuum pump failure. Pump was replaced. |
45260 mi C $3500 |
Clutch slipped over 2-300km and then no catch. |
45880 mi C $1000 |
Clutch was changed last month but service found it was catching. New clutch and flywheel changed under warranty Also tie rod changed, brake fluid drained as per periodic maintenance |
67000 mi US $160 |
Timing chain rattle at 2k-3k rpm when engine hot. Replaced timing belt tensioner. Solved issue. |
73000 mi US $730 |
turbo oil seal leaky, engine was making some smoke from hot oil. required replacement oil seal on turbo plus installation of bmw-recommended heat-shield to protect turbo oil seal. most of the cost is labor. |
76000 mi US $2200 |
Water pump / coolant system leak. Replaced pump, hose Excessive carbon buildup on intake/valves. Walnut media blast to clean. |
85000 mi US $1120 |
Replace intake vanos solenoid and adjust camshaft solenoid Replace valve cover gasket Replaced left front wheel bearing due to excessive road noise / drone |
85500 mi US $700 |
Check engine - O2 sensor failure, replaced Worn rear pads, replaced |
89000 mi US $1700 |
Replace alternator Dead, normal wear and tear, original battery from 2008 |
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
38000 mi US $1300 |
There was a leak in engine coolant. had to replace the gasket; and the pump. It was covered by extended warranty but I don't think it should have happened in such a short time. |
77000 mi US $600 |
Oil leak in housing and gasket. |
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
65000 mi US $464 |
water pump leak, clacked plastic housing |
70000 mi US $150 |
Remote control in key stopped working |
84000 mi US $1778 |
Front left spring broke, punctured front tire. Replaced thermostat and VANOS sensor while waiting for springs from Germany. |
118700 mi US $677 |
Replace water pump second time along with idler and belt. It appears the failing idler caused the water-pump to leak. To bad they didn't replace the idler with the first water-pump. |
134000 mi US $670 |
Corrosion in radiator caused leaking coolant. Replaced radiator. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
34300 mi £1053 |
Total ABS controller failure requiring that the complete unit be replaced. Dealership agreed to pay labour if I paid parts. |
44200 mi £200 |
Leaking water pump. |
45400 mi £200 |
Broken rear spring. Had to replace entire set of springs. |
Engine not specified
83000 mi US $1200 |
I seem to have worn out the key fob and had to switch to the spare. The mechanic could not reproduce the problem but suggested that I use old key fob to see if that corrected the problem. It did and now it works great. |
61000 mi US $7500 |
Cylinder #1 no compression. Need new engine. |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
73000 mi US $3080 |
Turbocharger failed. I had complained to the dealer about rough running when cold and a clicking sound for the last two years. They told me it was normal (the common response) or my tires (the last two responses). |
74000 mi US $500 |
The brake service light remains on. Shop unable to reset. |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
69500 mi US $720 |
Coolant leak was found to be coming from the thermostat housing. The thermostat housing was replaced. Turbo oil supply line leaking. Dealer quoted $1300 for replacement. I declined and took it to an independent mechanic. |
78700 mi US $1498 |
New clutch kit, flywheel resurfaced |
74200 mi US $3400 |
Car started misfiring randomly one morning, I changed coil and plug on suspected cylinder, no change. Dealer confirmed no compression on cylinder #3...engine is being replaced, parts covered under goodwill but labor paid by owner. |
78000 mi US $800 |
Airbag light came on, dealer ran scan and determined that drivers frontal airbag was defective. |
80000 mi US $1100 |
Tie rods frozen to rack, had to be replaced to realign vehicle after upper strut mounts were replaced. |
107000 mi US $4500 |
Replaced entire engine. |
140000 mi US $200 |
Resistor and blower motor failed. |
29000 mi US $3100 |
replaced clutch and timing belt, four new tires, electrical module (major malfunction). Some covered under warranty. Still pulls to right |
44000 mi US $18000 |
Drive chain completely broke at 40,000 miles. |
44000 mi US $150 |
Cylinder misfire. |
62500 mi US $1000 |
1. four new coil packs, plugs and a valve cover gasket for $600; 2 a new serpentine belt and a belt tensioner. |
78000 mi US $400 |
Thermostat failed. Dealers would not sell the part keeping them for their customers. Had to order from supplier. Actual repair took 2 hours with pressure test. |
83000 mi US $450 |
Replaced thermostat and sensor connector Valve cover was replaced as it had a vacuum leak. |
33000 mi US $500 |
Water pump replacement |
45000 mi US $750 |
Fan was running after shut-off. Thermostat and housing replaced. |
46700 mi US $600 |
Replaced both sway bar links and bushings, and the sway bar bushings at frame |
50500 mi US $1000 |
Car overheated, water pump replaced. Mechanic recommended replacing the belt tensioner too. |
47200 mi US $150 |
Turbo inlet tube was loose and displaced, just needed to be re secured |
58000 mi US $800 |
Carb buildup on intake side |
102000 mi US $3000 |
Seal in the turbocharger failed causing oil to be spit directly out the exhaust. |
117000 mi US $135 |
Turbo oil feed line leaking. Put front in service mode to replace, diy took 10 hours. |
131200 mi US $2400 |
Burnt exhaust valve on cylinder 3, requires cylinder head R&R and exhaust valve replacement. Intake valves were extremely carboned up requiring cleaning and valve job. |
135000 mi US $295 |
PCV valve cracked causing large vacuum leak and resulted in CEL. Replaced valve cover (PCV valve is integrated, can't be replaced separately). |
152000 mi US $140 |
Cracked thermostat housing, required replacement. |
162000 mi US $250 |
Water pump and harmonic balancer needed replacement. Oil filter housing gasket leaking oil. |
92000 mi US $300 |
Cracked thermostat housing replaced |
145000 mi US $1100 |
Passenger's rear strut failure, caused misalignment and tire wear/noise |
65000 mi US $275 |
While replacing front brake pads I found a lower radiator hose that had a broken hold down device. Hose had been rubbing on a sharp edge and was worn almost through. Had dealer replace it. |
71000 mi US $250 |
Paid for diagnosis of loss of power under acceleration. Found bad coil on Cyl. 2. I purchased the part (as well as spark plugs) and installed myself. Plugs were maintenance item not included in cost of repair. Car ran badly under acceleration. Dealer diagnosed a bad coil on cyl. #2. Said I also needed plugs, injectors cleaned and carbon removed from intake valves. I paid for their diagnosis, and bought plugs and coil which I installed myself. |
89000 mi US $1360 |
Replaced timing chain, sprocket & tensioner |
91000 mi US $1100 |
Clearcoat was peeling off near windshield spray nozzle on hood and rear hatch door, and one other spot on the hood. |
95000 mi US $900 |
Sunroof would not open (after a long period of intermittent problems). Required removal and repair. The shop found and repaired a defective vent tube for the transmission. |
101200 mi US $125 |
Removed and replaced leaking thermostat. |
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
75000 mi US $450 |
I needed to replace my coils and plugs to fix an engine misfire. Oddly, I got no check engine light for this. |
95000 mi US $1200 |
Also needed a new water pump |
102200 mi US $650 |
Leaky cooling system |
113200 mi US $650 |
The hood release cables broke, making it difficult to open the hood. The cables needed to be replaced. |
115000 mi US $1500 |
The rear brakes needed to be completely replaced. Pads, calipers, and rotors. |
57000 mi US $1100 |
Had to have the Panoramic rood replaced. I have since traded the Cooper for another Camry. I will NEVER own another Mini with the Panoramic roof. THEY ARE JUNK. |
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
85600 mi US $1900 |
Replaced top cable box of shift mechanism. One cable snapped, other was about to snap. Replaced both Cooling System - Thermostat leaking Oil Pan leaking oil |
89000 mi US $160 |
Leaking power steering, replace hoses AC not blowing cold, Recharge and dye refrigerant - no leak found |
77000 mi US $700 |
lower control arm bushings replaced at 76k |
78000 mi US $1300 |
had to replace the passenger side wheel bearing at 77k miles |
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
81700 mi US $1200 |
The power steering pump went out on the car. This particular pump was made by Range Rover and always failed. A costly repair for such a small item. Mine actually almost caught on fire it was so hot. Replaced and working fine now. |
64300 mi US $291 |
Control arm bushings |
89000 mi US $1400 |
Upper motor mount, replaced, squishy Steering - fluids, replaced hoses, return and suction hoses Oil leak, minimal, replaced Oil filter housing, stand gasket. Also seems to be a very small leak at the engine seal, saving for fall. |
121000 mi US $1500 |
Slipping transmission. Service fixed. Local independant mechanics chain said it was shot, and needed a new transmission. Local Mini specialist drained and replaced the transmission fluid for $340. Run fine ever since. New power steering hoses (old ones were cracked and leaking) and a system flush. Brake service, and new shocks. |
36000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced leaking Thermostat housing and performed 30,000 service |
40000 mi US $300 |
Engine would occasionally misfire, when slow in traffic - eventually the warning light came on. Ran scanner and it showed coil or pug wires. Replaced coil, plug wires and plugs. Now runs like new again. |
48000 mi US $570 |
New rear pads, replacement rotors and calipers were rebuilt |
50900 mi US $160 |
Misfire - replaced plugs - Denso Iridium, Leads and coil pack - no problems now |
53200 mi US $815 |
Replaced upper and lower engine mounts |
56000 mi US $135 |
Thermostat housing leaking - replaced the housing and the thermostat myself |
55500 mi US $1700 |
replaced rack & pinion air bag sensor failed water pump leaking - replaced |
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
93000 mi US $850 |
Supercharger was serviced, water pump and pulley were both replaced |
93000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch replaced because the throw out bearing started to rattle. I thought it would be good idea to replace everything while it was apart. There were no signs of slipping but the clutch was due for replacement. |
65300 mi US $2000 |
Coolant temp sensor was replaced, which resulted in a the solenoid leaking, which leaked into the computer and fried it. Second mini with this problem, near catastrophic failure. Original quote of 8k to fix. |
120000 mi US $1000 |
AC/Heater coolant tank leaking fluid replaced tank. Also did preventive maintenance on rear strut busings, oil change/full service |
120000 mi US $600 |
Replaced radiator hose Replacement of both rear tail lights that had been "fogged" by sun exposure. Update of 3rd rear brake light on the hatch. About $150 in "repairs" and $450 in renewals (tail lights) |
60500 mi US $2000 |
Oil Pan gasket replaced Power Steering return hose, pressure hose replaced |
36000 mi US $750 |
Upon purchase I noticed loss of coolant, which was traced back to radiator, thermostat, housing and gaskets - all of which were replaced. Also performed Inspection I service including fluid changes and software re-flash (costs not included above). |
46100 mi US $1300 |
Radiator, HVAC compressor and bumper bean support replaced. |
60000 mi US $2300 |
Manual transmission throw out bearing failure. |
127000 mi US $1000 |
State inspection performed-- exhaust system determined to be too rusty. Ordered stainless steel catback exhaust and had installed. Rear support bracket discovered to be broken and also replaced. |
130000 mi US $800 |
Replaced both front wheel bearing/hub assemblies. |
65000 mi US $150 |
Horn fuse was blowing every week. Replaced both high and low horn and the issue went away. Front engine mount was leaking fluid. Replaced engine mount and torx bolt. |
65500 mi US $2000 |
Brake pad warning light came on. Rotors and brake pads required replacement due to wear, and replaced all four calipers at the same time. |
69000 mi US $2100 |
Replaced the radiator, water pump, reservoir tank, thermostat, thermostat housing, all hoses, heater core, and flushed coolant. Replaced supercharger oil, belt tensioner, belt idler pulley (adjusting pulley), oil dipstick tube o-ring, crankcase vent valve, crankshaft sensor o-ring, coolant temperature sensor, radiator fan resistor, spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition coil, throttle body o-ring, supercharger inlet tube gasket, timing chain tensioner, timing chain tensioner bolt, radiator housing/front clip (front panel, damaged by a frozen snow bank), hood struts, hood emblem, transmission fluid, gas cap, installed metal skid plate from Mini Mania |
77000 mi US $380 |
Control arm bushings failed. Replaced tie rod ends, sway bar bushings, control arm bushings, and forward control arm bushings. |
101000 mi US $1000 |
serpentine belt and oil pan gasket |
82400 mi US $2400 |
Spark plug blows out of spark plug hole stripping hole. Self-repair failed causing piece of metal from steel insert to damage valves. Upper head had to be rebuilt. Oil pressure light came on when at idle. Light goes off when applying gas pedal. This stared happening after the car was running for 10 minutes. Oil change did not resolve the issue. Failing oil pressure sensor replaced. |
44000 mi US $107 |
Slight mushrooming of strut mount--a common problem with MINIs of this vintage. Was advised that problem is minor and to simply align wheels at this time. Further mushrooming will require a more expensive repair. |
61000 mi US $2825 |
Leaking power steering line. Leaking thermostat Leaking oil pan gasket. Control arm bushings worn and loose. |
66000 mi US $711 |
Low-pressure steering lines leaking. Dealer replaced lines, flushed system, and refilled with fluid. |
68000 mi US $1006 |
We noticed coolant leaking on the garage floor. Radiator was cracked and leaking. Shop replaced radiator and lines, and performed opportunistic replacement of drive belt as well. |
72000 mi US $178 |
Intermittent P0303 code (misfire cylinder 3). Decided to replace coil pack, spark plugs, and plug wires. Problem apparently resolved. |
74200 mi US $1073 |
Thermostat housing broken and thermostat non-op. Required OBD computer scan, antifreeeze, elec throttle service, thermostat assembly, coolant system kit, etc. |
41000 mi US $600 |
Replaced A/C pump & condenser, drained & recharged system. |
48300 mi US $150 |
A/C pressure regulator valve blew out all the refrigerant. |
60300 mi US $150 |
Coil pack died. |
70000 mi US $2146 |
Radiator fan control module went out, allowing the engine to overheat. Replacement required tearing down the entire front end of the car for access. |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
102000 mi US $1100 |
Front end bushings replaced Power steering hoses leaking Motor mount replacement |
110000 mi US $400 |
Leaking tstat housing. |
107500 mi US $2200 |
Had to have the clutch replaced. |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
42160 mi €600 |
Clear lacquer paint start to crack or peel off all over. Has to repaint body-parts and bonnet. Known issue with Clear lacquer over Red base paint after years?? |
50220 mi €1000 |
Airco compressor and Airco condensor replaced |
52700 mi €560 |
window regulator driverside didn't open window again. Regulator and Motor had to replaced after three years again. |
Engine not specified
64000 mi US $2000 |
Cooling fan was replaced Suspension is loose- not sure of the technical reason. Not a critical fix for now, but expensive. |
43000 mi US $4500 |
Gear Box making noise when clutch disengaged. |
supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
73000 mi US $1752 |
Oil Pan leak - replaced Gasket - replaced Power steering pump and fan Front struts failed Bad front axel Reverse lights - previous mechanic left unplugged "Failure of PRE CAT O2 Sensor" O2 Sensor Harness Heater Circuit Front Drive-Shaft |
84000 mi US $380 |
Failure of speed sensor in driver side wheel hub Pass seat weight sensor pad (airbag sensor) bad. This is the 3rd needing replacement since car was purchased new |
87000 mi US $350 |
Replaced Master Cyl and fluids. The brake pedal was on the floor. Replaced alternator because bad pulley bearing making noise. Also replaced serpentine belt. Brakes were not firm, replaced rear caliper Replaced Master Cyl and fluids Replaced alternator, bad pulley bearing. Also replaced serpentine belt |
88000 mi US $300 |
Brake power booster, spark plugs, oil and trans fluid |
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. |
119000 mi US $200 |
I replaced all 4 wheel hubs, this was due to a low speed noise that I could not nail down and the hubs were the originals. In the process I broke one of the wheel speed sensors. |
127000 mi US $800 |
inner CV joint was leaking grease so I replaced both the inner and outer boots. Since the drive shaft needs to be removed to complete the repair I had the axle seal replaced as well for preventative measures. |
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
74000 mi US $3700 |
Leaking valves in the transmission was causing the car to buck and had difficulty changing gears (automatic transmission) |
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. |
61000 mi US $1171 |
Replaced shifter. Replaced ignition packs on recommendation of shop. Replaced shifter. |
61300 mi US $8755 |
Replaced transmission. Replaced fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. Replaced transmission. |
65000 mi US $412 |
Fluid leak. We took a piece of poster card and set it under the engine all night to help shop locate source. Fluid was clear. Shop cleaned area, drove it and said the PS hoses were leaking. Both hoses replaced. 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 |
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. |
84000 mi US $3500 |
Coolant leak repair, a single part cost $300. Hoses and valves replaced Motor blew, headgasket replaced, along with all other 80K maintenance, many hoses, valves, and gaskets replaced. |
91000 mi US $600 |
Leak of main oil gasket in engine deteriorated all oil gaskets causing massive leaking. Needed all main gaskets replaced. |
supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
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. |
100000 mi US $139 |
Battery died and replaced it. |
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 |
63000 mi US $1050 |
Clutch Cylinder replaced. Leaking Engine Gasket and mount. |
68000 mi US $700 |
Main Engine Fan was reported to be not working. |
62000 mi US $200 |
Power steering fan required replacement. Covered under the extended warranty. Water pump required replacement. Covered under the extended warranty. |
68000 mi US $200 |
Power steering motor failed. |
77000 mi US $200 |
Passengers side door lock actuator failed. replaced under extended warranty. Supercharger seal and motor mount seal leaking. replaced under extended warranty. |
118000 mi US $1600 |
replace clutch replace door latch mechanism |
130000 mi US $500 |
ABS sensor in wheel malfunctioned and had to be replaced. |
132000 mi US $150 |
Oil pressure sensor malfunctioned and had to be replaced. |
65300 mi US $7000 |
Transmission fluid leak. |
57000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced defective/worn power steering, fan Asked for 4 wheel alignment. Repair shop diagnosed need for new front end bearings and new right front tie rod in order to perform alignment. Drivers seat not sliding forward when seat back is tilted. Reattached cable inside seat back. |
54000 mi US $250 |
Passenger side headlight washer broken. Replaced parts with new. |
66700 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 |
Airbag sensor in passenger seat went bad. Replaced seat bottom. Driver's seat easy access feature not working. Replaced driver's side seat rails. Cooling fan cycling on and off every 30 seconds. Needed replacement. |
80000 mi US $400 |
Alternator failed. 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 |
83000 mi US $1500 |
Supercharger service, radiator, brakes, front suspension, struts |
82000 mi US $525 |
crankshaft pulley failure. Replaced crank pulley, idler, tensioner and serpentine belt. Also serviced supercharge (changed oil). |
100000 mi US $1850 |
supercharger bearing failure. Supercharger replaced |
170100 mi US $3000 |
Clutch wore out at 156,000 miles. Also had to replace flywheel, this doubled the cost |
65000 mi US $1800 |
Power Steering hose found to have leak, thermostat found to have leak, cabin HEPA filter needed to be replaced, RF inner ball joint was worn and needed replacing. Service Engine Soon light came on, I was told i was nothing, came back on. |
84000 mi US $1100 |
Driver door would not open from inside, key fob didn't unlock driver door, and window rolled up/down badly. Replaced whole door latch assembly. Thermostat was leaking coolant and another sensor seal was leaking oil. Thermostat and the seal was replaced. |
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. |
81840 mi C $300 |
Power steering pump return hose leak |
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. |
110540 mi C $800 |
Had clutch replace a year ago. The new clutch failed due to too much vibration from the dual mass flywheel. Replaced under warranty. Converted to single mass flywheel system. |
118420 mi C $600 |
Noticed some play on the steering and a slight pull to the left. Had repair check it out while in for an oil change. It was a cracked wheel bearing. Was a safety issue. |
121500 mi C $140 |
Rear swaybar bushings broken. Dealer only lubed them. |
127100 mi C $200 |
Top passenger side engine mount leakage. Replaced engine mount. |
118960 mi C $150 |
Worn swaybar bushings |
129400 mi C $100 |
Coolant overflow tank cracked |
143220 mi C $400 |
O2 sensor failed . |
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. |
60000 mi US $2200 |
Shop gave me some BS about the springs in the pressure plate "stiffening" enough to repeatedly blow out hydraulics. Basically, they were just covering their butts for a faulty diagnosis. Still have the pristine clutch they took out. |
76000 mi US $1200 |
Dash lights would not shut off regardless of headlight or ignition position. Dealer diagnosed internally shorted control module and replaced - $750. Remote locks also would not work, replaced receiver - $450 Dash lights would not shut off regardless of headlight or ignition position. Dealer diagnosed internally shorted control module and replaced - $750. Remote locks also would not work, replaced receiver - $450 |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
58700 mi US $1070 |
Transmission cooler replaced. |
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. |
26040 mi C $1200 |
air bag light on as weight sensor on passenger seat not working replaced wieght sensor |
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. |
75000 mi US $1000 |
Muffler was replaced for the first time, Tie rod was bent, mechanic replaced |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
75700 mi US $1500 |
replaced suspension bushings electric radiator fan malfunction coolant leak |
85000 mi US $500 |
fixed exhaust rattle/buzz Reset tire pressure warning sensor light, cleaned reset swithch for same. |
89200 mi US $1100 |
Power steering electrical pump fan always on. Replaced pump and fan. |
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. |
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! |
108000 mi US $3400 |
worn bearings & gears, replaced transmission & clutch kit |
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
94000 mi US $160 |
A pillar exterior finishing panel detached during normal highway driving. replaced with updated design from dealer. Common issue |
112000 mi US $2600 |
New clutch & flywheel |
112200 mi US $190 |
Power steering suction and return hose replaced |
113100 mi US $300 |
rear wiper motor shaft leaking washer fluid, replaced with updated motor, new arm and new electrical lead |
123000 mi US $140 |
Driver side window regulator needed replaced due to broken plastic mechanism. |
133100 mi US $200 |
Passenger window regulator failed |
53000 mi US $360 |
Grinding noise prompted me to replace the front wheel bearings. Problem solved. |
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. |
102000 mi US $2500 |
Replace worn clutch and rotors. Replace bushings. |
124200 mi US $500 |
Alternator quit |
130000 mi US $2200 |
Oxygen sensor Radiator fan |
138000 mi US $1600 |
New compressor. Replaced dryer and condensor also. Oil filter gasket and water pump |
142300 mi US $600 |
Replace original shocks, struts, bushings, and rear control arms. |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
77000 mi US $1100 |
Leaking valve gasket and leaking oil pan gasket. control arm bushings worn so replaced 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. |
90000 mi US $800 |
Needed new driver's side rear brake calipers; seizing and scraping. Driver's side emergency brake cable snapped. |
93000 mi US $1300 |
Progressive, loud, rubbing noise from left rear wheel. Diagnoses as worn wheel bearing. Loud muffler, hole found in pipe and muffler, hangers replaced as well |
94000 mi US $550 |
Brake lines rusted through and thusly were leaking. |
99000 mi US $650 |
Hinges for rear hatch failed, couldn't close hatch, wasn't aligned any more |
108500 mi US $265 |
Refilled freon, fixed short that was preventing compressor from turning on. |
111500 mi US $500 |
Caliper seized then new caliper seized. Second caliper covered by parts warranty |
118000 mi US $1200 |
Car would not start. Solenoid in starter failed. Right front grinding noise, wheel bearing failed. Valve cover gasket leaking, last replaced 60k miles before. |
115300 mi US $600 |
Power steering lines leaking. Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced only 6 month prior so dealer covered cost. |
129000 mi US $300 |
Wheel speed sensor broken, triggered ABS and low tire pressure yellow warning lights |
40300 mi US $450 |
The power steering pump and associated equipment caught on fire. This has been a problem and BMW extended the warranty to 130k miles for this model. Repairs were done but took over a month in the shop waiting on parts. if no warranty $7000+ |
52000 mi US $5662 |
transmission grinding badly wheel bearing hubs completely worn down |
60300 mi US $442 |
Had to reepalce ABS speed sensors in front |
70000 mi US $1034 |
The brake lines were corroded and developed several leaks. Had to hot shot new lines and replace. |
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
79900 mi US $150 |
Anti-lock braking, traction control, & tire pressure monitor all failed due to sensor failure on driver front wheel. Sensor replaced; problems solved. |
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. Since I bought the car used, the rear bushings which had been replaced by solid ones by the previous owner, were very noisy. As they wore, the rear suspension felt loose. Replaced with new solid bushings. Drives and sounds great. |
86000 mi US $200 |
Replaced vacuum hose and changed oil. |
87000 mi US $750 |
Replaced oxygen sensor Front strut mounts were worn. Replaced. |
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. |
76000 mi US $612 |
Front control arm bushings gone. |
84000 mi US $720 |
Power steering pressure lines were leaking and replaced. |
88500 mi US $1200 |
Exhaust rusted, replacement required Brake line wearing, rubbing on control arm. |
100700 mi US $115 |
AC compressor pulley clutch |
118000 mi US $400 |
Power steering pump replaced with rebuilt model. |
120000 mi US $300 |
Leaking coolant dropped coolant level below pump |
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 "Lifetime" Xenon headlight bulb replaced, passenger side only. |
102000 mi US $235 |
Rear hatch license plate light socket disintegrated. Metal tabs for bulbs totally corroded away - had to replace entire rear hatch handle assembly, and have it painted, since it only comes primed. 90,000 miles |
107000 mi US $235 |
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 alternator died |
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. |
116700 mi US $1200 |
CV joints starting clicking, and then went to a heavy vibration when on the gas. needed to replace both driver and passenger axle's and CV joints, and have the passenger side bearing pressed off the old axle, and pressed onto the new axle. |
120000 mi US $1800 |
OEM flywheel has internal grease in it. This grease was expelled from the flywheel, contaminating and ruining the clutch |
125500 mi US $670 |
power steering pump failed. $550 for a new one. replaced feed and return lines also, as they were leaking. |
126000 mi US $280 |
Both wheel bearings are shot again. I drive the Dragon, and I drive the car hard all the time, wheelbearing replacements are normal maintenance for me :) |
128200 mi US $1400 |
the gears in the trans shattered. I got a fully re manufactured trans from the UK, $1270 shipped from http://www.minigearboxes.co.uk/. I also replaced my ebrake lines, one had rusted solid had a hole in the intercooler, which got replaced |
130000 mi US $420 |
rear hard lines had rusted out in spots and were leaking. Parts were 120, dealer wanted $700 to install. I bought a brake line bender and did it myself. I replaced all the ball joints I replaced a worn out tie rod end |
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 |
29000 mi US $1900 |
Electrical, other than above, repair |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
46000 mi US $1001 |
R & R electronic power steering pump. Design is prone to failure, and it was beginning to whine incessantly, "bump" on turns and I've read enough to know that this is a common failure on the BMW design. |
55000 mi US $7500 |
Transmission Broke. Had to replace whole new transmission. |
94000 mi US $500 |
O2 sensor needed replacing. Left rear control bar was bent and also needed replacing. Dealer wanted $1500 for the job. Went somewhere else and have never returned to the dealer. |
120000 mi US $850 |
Power steering pump failed and needed replacing. |
135000 mi US $225 |
Power steering pump fan needed replacing. |
136000 mi US $400 |
Radiator leaked and needed replacing. |
37300 mi US $9200 |
engine blew 330 miles after timing chain HAD to be replaced. 13000 miles left on warranty. BMW/Mini said I misused car and would not cover charges. They would not put in writing causes. will not go back. |
52000 mi US $260 |
Replaced radiator due to small crack in side of tank. |
61200 mi US $2220 |
Radiator fan assembly failed due to short. A/C compressor also failed and receiver dryer was leaking. Mechanic determined that the A/C compressor may have caused the short. |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
90000 mi US $2800 |
Whirring noise under hood, confirmed to be bad transmission. Replaced with rebuilt transmission, new clutch and rear main oil seal. |
100000 mi US $164 |
2 circular wheel decals, "Mini" wing emblem (back), cup holder & clamp - Black panel, separating windshield from door. This is the 2nd panel (other side) I've replaced! Parts guy said they break ALL the time. Cheap plastic garbage! |
110000 mi US $583 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced. Front end alignment. |
23000 mi US $5500 |
rear wheel speed sensor replaced. Computer reset. Brake system flushed(preventative). |
25000 mi US $823 |
Replace leaking high pressure power steering hose. |
58200 mi US $1300 |
Replaced shocks had to replace exhaust Switch for raising and lowering windows is not working well...have to apply lots of pressure to the toggle. Was told the unit needed to be replaced. The cost was not worth it to me, as the issue is a minor nuissance. Praking brake needed to be tightened up. |
61300 mi US $2300 |
Hinge for hatchback broke. Check engine light wnet on, some sensor needed replacing. |
107500 mi US $200 |
Broken shift cable |
116000 mi US $2272 |
Suspension worn. All four struts and mounting plates replaced. |
118000 mi US $749 |
Replaced torn lower control arm bushings |
118500 mi US $1525 |
Replaced water pump, thermostat housing, thermostat, and related hoses and seals |
supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
72500 mi US $1030 |
Valve cover gasket replaced Tensioner pulley and idler pulley replaced Serpentine belt replaced Clutch Release bearing making noise |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
99200 mi C $12000 |
Replace transmission. CVT failure Rear hatch hinges rusted so hatch would not close Electrical sending unit in tachometer failed. New tach unit required |
105397 mi C $1642 |
repair A/C unit recharge system check for leaks replace battery |
108209 mi C $2304 |
replace muffler, and fix radiator support, add coolant |
110426 mi C $2586 |
replace rear brake pads and rotors, hand brake cables, rear wheel bearing with hub assembly |
135000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced brakes and rotors |
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
98780 mi C $1200 |
was a recall problem. called Mini and they did not have a record of my VIN being recalled, but I did receive a letter --- misplaced. Surprized at their reaction. |
108500 mi US $5600 |
Clutch went out; could not engage gears Transmission failed as clutch repair was being completed. Transmission was replaced with rebuilt unit Half shaft failed; car was sent to BMW dealership for repair; car sent back with no repairs performed; half shaft replaced at independent mechanics cost. Car shifted smoothly after this although experienced intermittent hesitation. |