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Reliability and problems of MINI cars

We have documented 8 engines across 7 generations of 3 models from MINI. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the BMW N47, the BMW B47 and the 1.6 HDi. The lowest-risk one is the BMW B38 / B37 (low risk).

8 recalls and campaigns documented in 2 models. See the MINI recalls

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The MINI engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 1BMW N47MINI Clubman R55, Cooper R56 and Countryman R60Most serious fault:Critical severity87Very high risk
  2. 2BMW B47MINI Cooper F56 and Countryman F60Most serious fault:Critical severity73High risk
  3. 31.6 HDiMINI Cooper R56Most serious fault:High severity71High risk
  4. 41.6 THPMINI Clubman R55, Cooper R56 and Countryman R60Most serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
  5. 51.4/1.6 VTiMINI Cooper R56Most serious fault:Critical severity52High risk
  6. 61.4 D-4DMINI Cooper R50Most serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  7. 7BMW B48 / B38MINI Cooper F56 and Countryman F60Most serious fault:High severity24Low risk
  8. 8BMW B38 / B37MINI Cooper F56, Cooper F55 and Countryman F60Most serious fault:Critical severity14Low risk

MINI models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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