Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
SIM-17-01-1002/01/201110040741Bmw: engine too hot message is displayed with stored trouble codes. the water pump doesnt power up. *rm09/12/2011
SIM-17-01-1002/01/201110040741Ready09/12/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SIM-13-06-1010/01/201010035884Mini: teileclearing for n14/n18 engine drivability and fuel system. enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes ofcustomer complaints relating to the n14/n18 drivability and fuel03/07/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
SIM-12-04-0905/01/201110040372Ready08/24/2011
SIM-12-04-0905/01/201110040372Bmw: the crimping process of the oxygen sensor could lead to an electrical failure inside the sensor. there may be a malfunction light on with a fault code stored. *rm08/24/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIM-11-07-0811/01/201010037305Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rm05/18/2011
SIM-11-07-0811/01/201010037305Ready05/18/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/05/201118350
 The motor mount on the mini cooper is notorious for leaking hydraulic fluid and needing replacement after fewer than 20,000 miles of service. mine showed fluid leakage at 18,000 miles, and many others on the internet report this defect in the neighborhood of 10,000 miles. the company has issued a technical service bulletin m22 01 06 for this problem, but will not treat this chronic and dangerous condition as a manufacturing defect. this defect could allow the motor to shift, leading to accidents and loss of life. having been an automotive mechanic for years, i normally expect a motor mount to last about 75,000 miles. this unacknowledged manufacturing defect is unsafe and costly to repair. for example, i had it repaired at mini of north scottsdale (az) and it cost me about $245.