My mini is only at 133,xxx miles. around 130,xxx miles it started, i got off work and was going to head home. i tried starting it, it just cranked until i pressed the stop button. about 4 different service icons came across the screen ( red car saying service, car up on a lift, steering wheel with an exclamation point, and a gear cog with an exclamation point). disconnected the battery for 5 minutes, hooked it back up and it worked fine, or so i thought. it now runs rough, and i have to disconnect the battery about every 5th-6th time i try to go anywhere because it will just do as before and just crank. have taken it to 3 different shops, all saying the ecu is bad. i can try to have it reprogrammed for $500-$800, however if they are unable to reprogram it, i am left with the only option of spending $1,000 for a nee blank ecu from mini, which then has to be programmed by mini for additional $$.
My 2009 mini cooper s made rattle noise and the whole timing chain got replaced plus the thermostat house and water pump! the engine light still keeps on after trouble-shooting by my mechanics, which might be the computer issue which has to be figured out soon! the timing chain issue should be under fully-covered by manufacturer since too many mini cooper owner have the same problem and paid thousand of dollars to fix it! my mini is only about 55k miles and already has timing chain issue!
Passenger side airbag light on. has been on for months
2009 mini cooper s. drove car 20km to local mall. came out to retrieve wallet from glove box after being in mall for approximately 20min. car was completely engulfed in flames. fire department said it was an electrical fire that most likely started in the dashboard somewhere. no warning signs of imminent danger on my drive to the mall. car only serviced at authorized bmw/mini dealership. 30k kms on car. car is completely destroyed. *tr
Was parked and went to start it and no warning chimes seat belt seat radio air bags