MINI COMMON PROBLEMS!

[@veteranmc8241]

I’ve had mine since new as only owner. 19years old. I’ve serviced it myself and maintained it myself. The only issues I’ve had in 19 years is the door lock cable pops out which I glued back in, and brakes worn. Not bad for 19 years use. Even the aircon still works!!!

[@itsimty]

Awesome

[@Drive_Camp_Ride]

Just bought the missus a mint little 1.6lt, 2014 Roadster with 55k on the clock and two owners.....It is Fantastic! So engaging and spirited to drive. Its like a four wheeled motorbike...

[@lorenjennings1127]

Thank you for this video. Doing some research on the pros and cons of the Mini before I buy one.

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching

[@LastTrump7]

@@itsimty May be off topic but need advice. Can buy a 2011 Mini off a lady going through a divorce for $3,000. Fax looks good from what I can tell except one minor accident 4 years ago that rear ended a car and set off air bags. Grille and bumper was replaced and repainted. See nothing that worry’s me other then it has 170,000 mikes on it. $3,000 a good buy? 2011 Mini automatic a good car?

[@mdd47]

2019 Countryman S here! 27K miles and the only issue in 5 years is a dead battery. These are great cars!

[@symbionet]

I fixed the auto selector park issue myself. The issue is a tiny broken spring. I took the unit apart, it’s a bit fiddly but took me all in about 4 hrs most of that was getting to it without snapping trim. just unwound one turn on the spring and it’s been good for 4 years.

[@estebanhenriquez3491]

I genuinely loved my used 6-Speed 2005 MINI Cooper S (R53). However, I got burnt by it and its constant need for repairs! My last straw was when I had to drop $2K at the mechanic for repairs only for the car to still act up. I finally decided to sell it. Granted, I did upgrade both the supercharger and crankshaft pulleys to aluminum performance so my MINI it did not perform “as originally built”. I love the MINI brand and its heritage and would love to get into one but the mechanical nightmare left me with a bad taste. Greetings from the US! 🇺🇸

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching and sharing your experience

[@delwalker6336]

Thank you ! What about the diesel stop start ones?

[@frankyfdp2594]

I bought the Cooper S F56 at 8000km. Now 127000km. 1 repair (purge valve/breather valve). Price 85 euros. (15 minutes work) otherwise no problems.

[@lightningstrikestwice6302]

Music doesn't add a thing to your video. Makes the narrator hard to understand.

[@Doppo69]

@@lightningstrikestwice6302he didn’t make the video just left a comment 😅

[@TroySurmon]

Awsome review I purchased a second hand one at 90000ks and it’s been amazing at 98000ks now

[@MavenCree]

Sir, you left your lightsabre on...

[@mojdomu4883]

I have Mini Cooper Diesel with Turbo engine with 2017 production year. I heard some issues with ones from 2010 and before , the same as you mentioned. But are these issues still existing with newer models like 2017 and later ?

[@Cheoz0r86]

Had a first gen (r53) Cooper S, cracking car with the supercharger whine, great handling and fast enough, probably the most fun car to drive that I've ever owned. Downsides constants oil leaks, noisy electric steering pump, had a pulley reduction on mine without changing the intercooler (my own fault) which cause the supercharger to overheat and damaged the bearings making the blades to touch and sent metal pieces into the engine, horrible mpg. If you're a car guy who likes to contantly look after your car definitely get one if you're not and need some more peace of mind, then stay away from them

[@itsimty]

Thank you for your input and Thank you for watching.

[@letsdiscoverflorida]

You forgot to mention erratic window module. You press up while parked and it goes half way and comes back down and this happens over and over until you start driving. My 08 Mini has 248K miles and runs like a champ. It has experienced almost every issue you mention but I do all my own mechanical work so It hasn't been too bad. Great car and 40mpg feels great!

[@dsudontfelsgud8880]

Now I know this is an old video but a problem I’ve been having on my 05 mini cooper convertible is that when the weather got colder it started coming up with the EP where the it was usually saying P R N D. I took it to the shop but I’m wondering if you may have some information. It dosent seem like anything is driving differently. I’m still able to drive at normal speeds. Any help is appreciated

[@ThomasS-q6w]

Thank you for time and gracious attention to detail on the issues of the mini Cooper. It's a crying shame that these vehicles have so many engine issues. I don't understand why BMW, with its engineering prowess, longstanding history building stout engines, cannot just produce an engine that doesn't have these minor nagging issues. There's no excuse for failing gaskets or stretching timing chains from the leader in automotive engineering. You would virtually never see these kind of concerns in a Lexus ES 350 for example. So if they can produce a car that can go 500,000 mi on just oil changes, why can't BMW? I love the mini Cooper. I think it's phenomenal platform, and a fun car to drive, and I'd love to own one. But if I'm going to go for a long drive in the wilds and the outback all by myself far away from civilization on a nice drive I don't want to get stranded somewhere alone, and desolate and maybe not come back alive. I know that sounds quite dramatic but it's true. I want a vehicle where I could drive far and wide and have fun Will that worrying about getting stranded. Of course no vehicles perfect, but come on BMW you can do much better than this. Again thank you for such a great video informing potential owners of what they may run into. Best regards!

[@sauceNkicks]

What model paceman would you recommend. Would the 15/16 be a better option too

[@UrbanAntics_]

Thank god i haven't had any real problems with mine, I've been driving her since 2018 and its rock solid till now

[@itsimty]

Excellent

[@aztankfan199]

What do you use for diagnostic software? I have a 2004 r50 Cooper with the CVT transmission. I have been looking for a Diagnostic tool capable of resetting the clutch and gear ratio adaptations. I did a trans filter and fluid service and now it seems that it is slipping from a stop. The snap-on tool with European software on it does not allow me to access CVT clutch adaptation reset.

[@Oplix]

Since all the problems are mini in size, there's nothing to worry about.

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

The price of repairs is not mini though. 🤔

[@GigiWright]

I'm Mini and need repairs @65

[@doobs505]

lol that's funny

[@patoteto2]

Big surprises come in small packages 😰🥶

[@gobusamangntshupetsang728]

Hey guys. I have JCW Clubman. It has an issue of making a ticking sound after switching the engine off, it happens a lot after driving with high speed. Should i get worried? Please advice.

[@shuxiaoren8866]

just ur exhaust cooling down.. means you drove good.

[@BANGIMAN.]

Hi I have a clubman 59 1.6 petrol. The heater wasn’t working at all. Changed the resistor 3 times still not working. (Got sick n tired of driving without any heaters) Clipped wire on to resistor earthed it on to door hinge n boom heater works perfectly except blows only at full power. Now I’m wondering if it’s the control unit or is there a bad earth wire going to the resistor?? Has anyone had this problem or is there anyone that can shed some light on this. I really appreciate any advice on what it could possibly be. Thank you Naz

[@evilution_ltd]

I'm looking at getting an R61 Paceman for a KZbin project, probably a write-off from Copart. I'm set on an All4 because of the plans I have for it but I don't know what's best for reliability considering I don't/won't know the service history of whatever car I eventually get. I prefer the looks of the Cooper S and SD and was leaning towards a manual Cooper S as it's the same engine in our Countryman R60, but it hasn't been plain sailing and I have been reading up about the engine and it doesn't seem super reliable and our Countryman Cooper S engine is starting to show some issues. So now I'm considering the 2.0 diesel manual. What do you think?

[@aarohaan]

i have used F55, F56 in the last year. both came up with Drivetrain issue

[@benny5529]

What engine?

[@farawaymax]

Yeah i have 2015 cooper non s, have drivetrain low pressure, code 120308 Need to replace the turbo

[@iMuyanCODM]

Hey guys, do yall know any good mechanic for Mini in Dallas TX?

[@ChrisE1965]

Surely the problems should be split between motors. As many problems are not common across the models.

[@itsimty]

These are just some of the common problems we have seen as a specialist, Thank you for watching

[@ChrisE1965]

@@itsimty yes I get that from the video title. But for example the first gem cars suffered with overheating issues with the Chrysler engines. The second gen engines from the psa group suffered badly with cam chain issues. If someone with a 3rd generation car now thinks their car is prone to any of these issues then your video wouldn’t have helped. Much better to divide the video up into 3 sections, one for each generation.

[@doneB830]

I agree with Chris these problems are not across the range and can be misleading.

[@964cuplove]

@@ChrisE1965- well they are a workshop so a bit general worry flushing a few customers their way is probably something they can live with 😊😊

[@Babel7078]

@@ChrisE1965 I agree, G tech should be more specific about model ranges, because there are big differences among them. Mine MINI is 2020 ONE version with manual gearbox ( I love it!) with 40 k , without ANY issues so far. BMW has made many improvements with time. I'm just changing oil, and oil/air filters more frequently that factory recommendations.

[@cp4512]

I love my Mini. Never had any problems and driven all over Europe in it. It’s the 1.5 3 cylinder petrol engine in the Mk3 (R56) which is far more reliable than the 1.6 4 cylinder petrol engine in the Mk2 (F56).

[@davidgerrard8661]

Mk3 is f Mk2 is r I think?

[@nz540im3]

The gearbox issues. Are you talking about the early CVT nightmares or also some next gen issues when they went away from CVT

[@taemeister9302]

Mini Coopers are actually harder to service and maintain than a Mustang. If you actually end up owning this car for 5 years, you will spend around 8-12k repairing/replacing parts. My younger sister had a 2021 hardtop S model. After 2 years, she ended up hitching rides in my 2018 Sonata and her boyfriend's 2020 Si all the time because the Cooper had leaks and rattled loudly and didn't pick up speed past 3000 rpm. She was tired of fixing it and paying all that cash to repair it. It was fun while it lasted, though. Great fun.

[@simonezini5944]

How many km or miles did it have roughly?

[@PotatoGunCamper]

That is what scares me about buying one is getting nickeled and dimed out of money that could have gone to a more reliable and prob 85% as fun and quirky car. I'm already getting out of a car with tons of little issues (Fiat 500)

[@debbiepeter112]

Owned mine for 4 years and not paid anywhere near that in maintenance/repairs

[@You.Tube.Account]

Best ever vehicle information delivered spot on.

[@eminenginmsrc3495]

Very Well explained,thank you. currently i own an i20n, used to have a N14 ds3 and n18 208 gti mk1. İ was afraid to buy a used r56 Cooper S. İ think Mini owner should be the first owner and take care of it or no. Being an Nthusiast love my baby blue N car but maybe One day mini cooper JCW hopefully...

[@joeburns4294]

Have the same issue with my 2017 Mini gear selector. Doesn’t know it’s in park

[@Asdasty]

A lot of the stuff you mentioned are issues from models that came before the F series.

[@RamziAl-samaraie]

I have a mini cooper s 2016 when it's cold it stalls and dies if it's in gear but when it's warm it works I don't know if it's the timing chain or something else like a solenoid

[@vud4219]

It is a one large issue. I know it, but thank you very much for a true story.

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching

[@timaquatic]

how does a metal chain possibly stretch? or do you mean wear?

[@allankaul8331]

They stretch lol

[@RobKiss1981]

Hi, thanks for great educational video. I looking to buy 2008 Clubman for my wife, she love them but the one she’d like to buy have that infamous “french” N12 1.6 118bhp engine paired with manual box. Is this engine really that bad? Cheers

[@viniacari6668]

PS! The six speed manuall transmission is the only transmission that should ever be in any Mini.

[@averageuser46]

It’s better to buy clubman after 2015 with bmw engine or at least with n16(Clubman after 2011)

[@nellymajer368]

ive got a 2009 diesel cooper and it drives in first gear then put it into second and it drives for a second then just revs and wont drive so i stop put it into first again and let off the clutch and it moves off of the tick over but when i try to use power it just revs again its like the drive just turns off theres no slip etc and then the next day i try again and it drives and then revs again any clue on what could be the problem as i think the clutch bites well

[@Neil-fw7be]

Hi, Can anyone help in solving the airbag light issue please in 2011 S turbu model ? Thks

[@raulrob_]

I am about to buy a 2011 r56 diesel mini couper d, do you think I will have problems or is it well made as a car and engine being diesel?

[@nimishnarayanan4430]

Did u buy ??

[@Doppo69]

Get a f56

[@christopherenmarch5699]

I have had to change two window cassettes on the two cars that I have owned .. wish they had manual wind up windows .. and don’t start me on opening the boot !!!

[@Jayyy-qk5sn]

The boot won't open with the fob in the dash it's a locking mechanism to stop theft

[@TokyoRaider666]

my wife 2011 auto 2.0D sounds like its going cut out when its crawling while slowing at lights or reverse parking.

[@siobhanfullerton-k7m]

Hi wud u be fit to give me some guidance on my daughters mini one 2014, every so often when she driving NOT ALL THE TIME it bolts her to the left hand side for not 5-10 seconds loose’s power a bit then recorrects itself & drive normal, we’ve had to into 2 different garages put on computer twice & no one can find wats wrong with it, it might do it 1-3 on a journey then might not do it next day then will do it again 1-3 times another day, I’m worried cause it done it on a corner last week while my daughter was driving any advice wud br greatful at this point as no one can fix something they can’t find wats wrong. Thank u Siobhan Fullerton

[@bexmontague]

Hey, is this exactly what I'm experiencing with a mini one, have you had any luck in sourcing the problem yet?

[@h.olhosgrottone6594]

Anyone knows why after pressing gas pedal on D and release quickly makes an odd loose bike.crank noise for one second?

[@abhinavrathore2196]

I have ecb switch failure the sports is not engaging and manual mode is not engaging but is working fine

[@debbiepeter112]

Most of these issues are for 1st and 2nd Gen cars though. New ones are have really good reliability record.

[@mame-lomamee]

Is a 2009 reliable??

[@chrishirst7716]

Mini Cooper, the 65 plate, you did a video on what milage does the timing chain start to go.

[@tonymario8118]

I just purchased a HAMPTON SERIES LIMITED EDITION SPORTS WITH A TURBO YEAR2011 WITH 28,000 MILES AND IN GREAT CONDITION

[@CrowdControl2K8]

I really tried to love my mini, but constant breakdowns and £500+ bills every time, then cost me £260 a week for a hire car every time. I will never touch one again. I'm 50 and this was the worst car I have ever, ever bought. The rest of the car is very good, but this N14 Peugeot engine is utter rubbish.

[@djjbennett]

Iv got a 1.6 petrol no turbo or changer just dun rocker gasket but its struggling to rev up its holding its revs just no rev dun all leads and coil pack an spark plugs got no leeks in oil or water side its had new belts both ov them no lights on dash or dyno

[@adamhughes4442]

Every morning my 2008 mini cooper struggles to rev up, stutters and judders almost to a standstill...then it kicks in and drives away. Likely a fuel injection problem...but mechanics at garage couldn't come up with an answer...! As a result I have a love hate relationship with the Mini

[@StevieScotty19]

I have a 2013 diesel mini Baker Street,Just had it put through an mot there,On the dash I had a warning light saying there was a rear exterior light out,I got it checked out before I put it in for the mot,No lights out whatsoever,I told the boy who was doing my mot about it,He said it was probably just a glitch in the computer,It passed no problem,Apart from that I’ve never had a problem with it,

[@PlayStation4-gt7]

My mini has erro code 29 Engine Problem, Power Reduce. How do I fix this

[@davidwayne9982]

What years or models can one get that are NOT BMW manufactured???? I'm just getting interested in these and love the little car-- HOW expensive are parts? Labor etc. compared to other cars? WHAT would you recommend as an ALTERNATIVE to this car but similar????

[@DiscoFang]

They're all BMW. BMW created this new shape of mini after acquiring The Rover Group way back in 1998, which included the brands Mini, Land Rover, Range Rover, MG etc. They sold everything except Mini and acquired the Rolls Royce name a few years later.

[@stevesmith1764]

How's the diesel version

[@cindydalessandro3932]

How fo i check my brakes on my mini 2013

[@goodnews559]

These or MK2 Audi TT?

[@domenicostorino]

The diesel ones are super reliable.

[@petewoodroffemusic]

Music a distraction and unnecessary but thanks for heads up!

[@roytaylor5935]

I've got a mini cooper s coupe 1.6turbo 2013.Got a cylinder misfire .Only had the car since April n nothing but problems.46thousand miles on the clock n problem after problem.NEVER get a coupe.fitting a fuel filter,gotta take out the petrol tank etc.mental

[@KoryRude]

260.000 and rooting fer 300.000😊

[@leemorgan7118]

U ever seen an issue with a gen 3, 3cyl misfire due to injector faults

[@jhanfeifoo734]

Thanks for this video, you literally inspired me further NOT to buy pre-owned mini haha

[@mdd47]

F series Mini, yes. R series Mini, noooooooooooooo

[@cagarden8808]

The US Better Business Bureau received complaints about the Mini Cooper Footwell Module unit (FRM). Questions: 1. Is the FRM a known defective part? If so, shouldn’t the FRM unit be recalled and replaced for free instead of customers being encouraged to pay over $2,000 (USD) for an extended parts warranty? This could be a major car safety issue, even in 3rd generation Minis! 2. Is the FRM damaged every time the car battery is replaced? If so, the repair could tentatively be over $1,500, including labor for a new car battery and new FRM unit, every 4-5 years. 3. What assurances do customers have when purchasing a pre-owned Mini? (i.e. Have the car batteries and FRM units been thoroughly inspected, calibrated, repaired and/or replaced? The Mini service advisor cannot just tell owners of pre-owned Minis that the car was purchased “AS IS” and expect the customer to pay for potentially known defective parts. There are some questions that need to be answered by the Mini Cooper/BMW corporation to the customers. Buyers beware! Check your US state for car lemon laws.

[@Lookbusybuddy]

Allways mini problems 😂. I changed the air filter. Spark plugs and coil pack and now get worse mpg than the old clogged filter and rusty coil pack. 🤔

[@FBXL5]

Gotta hoss it’s awesome Runs on straw Great set of rims kinda hoss shoe shaped Leather seat And can jump fences. F ooking arsom.

[@jaycarlson927]

You need to specify Generation for the specific problems instead of making broad statements about all Minis. For instance timing chain issues are 2nd Gen issues, Not 3rd generation like your standing by.

[@kendibben3179]

Great info thanks, music is annoying, can just about hear you

[@Shifty-t5w]

Skip the music ,it doesnt add anything but distraction.

[@itsimty]

Thankyou this is a very old video music is not an issue now, thank you for the watch

[@danielyim267]

engineered to bring it back to BMW dealer service department.

[@Gerry-fw9pp]

Keep in touch ...

[@Gerry-fw9pp]

My 2017 clubman bucking, losing power

[@Doppo69]

Could be a engine mount if it’s bucking they are prone to going

[@Gerry-fw9pp]

@Doppo69 No, it was water in the transmission from a cracked oil cooler.

[@Doppo69]

@@Gerry-fw9pp oh that’s not good! Hows reliability been in general? I’m supposed to be buying a 2016 copper s tomorrow I’m abit nervous

[@Gerry-fw9pp]

@@Doppo69 maintenance is key

[@Doppo69]

@@Gerry-fw9pp it’s been serviced every year it’s done 28000 miles but it’s had 4 owners and a resonator delete which tells me it’s been boy raced… not sure it’s 11k pounds

[@DiscoFang]

Great advice but damn that music is annoying. Too loud.

[@alanmiell3224]

Water pump leaks and failure common place on this model and oil loss

[@itsimty]

Thank you for Watching

[@syedburhanalyahya2127]

Mini cooper s problem?

[@anteup75]

Watching this is like watching a ping pong game

[@seasiderjay5240]

Quite distracting music can barely hear you

[@IRONxMAN1989]

These cars are a horrible money pit! Be aware stay away from all mini's wife's clubman transmission went bad at 60k, uncountable battery replacements, trim pieces falling off, drive shaft,oil leaks from evrywhere! eats tyres like crazy, they do look nice, but the quality they offer 4 the money is baddddddd 👎 👃 👎

[@johnmurphy6880]

Turn the “ music “ off, please

[@olivierstevens4134]

I find your explanation somewhat generally negative without mentioning the correct engine type. It would have been better if you had done the 1st generation and the 2nd generation mini separately. I have a 2nd generation mini with the 1.5t 3 cylinder petrol. I have no complaints so far, 6 years and 120dkm

[@lukewoodford7874]

Shame the class actions suit for the timing chain that was won in the USA didn't do crap to help the European Mini buyers. Never going back to Mini again.

[@kona328WH]

Bad video as lumping all generations together and not clear what gen he's talking about and not going into much depth

[@sparkyt6497]

I agree can’t he just talk about the one he’s standing next to 3rd generation 1.5 3 cylinder for example

[@cp4512]

Although stood by a third generation, the problems he’s talking about are mostly second generation issues with the 1.6 petrol 4 cylinder engine which was Peugeot Citroen design. The BMW 1.5 3 cycle dear engine in the 3rd generation is very reliable.

[@yoa824]

8:04 ​@@cp4512

[@owen4326]

Agreed, useless misleading video really

[@aaabbbccc543]

2019 minis have a problem with back brakes

[@hairyfesta]

The red light is very distracting

[@DarkstarDarth]

If these things had a Toyota or Honda engine they would sell like hot cakes and I would buy two in 5 seconds.

[@JasonSmith-dw3vp]

So like most modern cars - full of issues

[@JasonSmith-dw3vp]

…still looking to buy a Paceman S 😉

[@debbiepeter112]

Most of the issues he mentions are for 1st and 2nd Gens. New ones are fine

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Its not a real mini its a we paid for the name and made a terrible job of it, and they have lots of problems my friends petrol sounds like a diesel nobody would take it of her hands thay all said its fkt, mini said o they can sound like that sometimes but there's nothing wrong with it .

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching

[@eileenbyrne5740]

That background music is annoying AF.

[@w4447]

Nothing about hard starts cold, stalling, HPFP issues, carbon buildup on the valves. Nothing about the real issues that can get you killed on a highway in the USA. But he's British maybe they don't drive over 25 kilometers per hour.

[@Gaming-Legends007]

Make sure your putting the correct fuel grade in the petrol tank, they hate low grade petrol.

[@Deadpool__1]

Would have been better if you described the faults applicable to each generation so not much help really

[@MandelloUK]

Regular servicing as with any car is the key...if you want an ultra reliable car, go Hyundai or Kia...

[@cagarden8808]

Make sure your Hyundai or Kia cars have installed immobilizer software. I recently rented a 2023 Kia Soul that had a sticker to warn potential car thieves that the immobilizer software was installed in the car. Also, Hyundai and Kia’s catalytic converters are routinely stolen.

[@feonjun]

In another word, I would just stick with Toyota and Lexus.

[@rondavey5892]

Is there anything that dosnt go wrong, id stay clear of these cars wow they are a nightmare.

[@danielyim267]

let the Japanese make this Mini

[@TranquilityTerrace]

WRONG! the so common issues are ONLy because of the enduser maintenance problems! As far as I can tell majority of Mini drivers NEVER do the preventative maintenance on these cars and that's the major issue here. DONT blame BMW or anyone else but the end users! PERIOD!

[@geoffk777]

Minis are fun to drive. But cheaply made (but expensive) plastic parts and modern BMW reliability let the side down. Don't buy one unless you have a healthy budget and patience for repairs.

[@laincathy]

guys that own garages love them.Becouse there money makers.Any work done the hole front of the car has to come off DONT BUY ONE

[@SimonCox-d6r]

Essentially exactly the same car . I beg to differ. All english men are the same

[@laincathy]

there crap they have a plastic chain tensioner whats breaks no matter how much you look after them .then the engien has to come out. There a money pit

[@MrLogansrun35]

tell me not to buy a mini without telling me

[@sebaru555]

its normal for a bmw engine to loss oil everywhere from the engine..... since 70 years lolll

[@tonynewcombe9075]

German rubbish in this case , VW same engines rattling from new , I wood not recommend one .

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching

[@cp4512]

The unreliable engine in the second generation is French (Peugeot Citroen design). The BMW engine in the 3rd generation is pretty reliable.