Independent Specialist BMW Mini Servicing in the North West of England
First Generation Mini R50/R52/R53
Models include Mini One, Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper S, Mini John Cooper Works (JCW), Mini GP or GP1, Mini Diesel.
Servicing of these models follows a pattern of 4 consecutive services as follows:
Oil Service - 15,000 miles
Oil and oil filter change, basic vehicle checks
Vehicle Inspection I - 30,000 miles
Oil and filter change, replace ventilation micro filter, intermediate vehicle checks
Oil Service - 45,000 miles
Oil and filter change, basic vehicle checks
Vehicle Inspection II - 60,000 miles
As inspection 1 plus: change air filter, auxiliary belt, comprehensive vehicle checks
Brake Fluid Change - every 2 years
Coolant Change - every 4 years
Supercharger Service (S, JCW, GP models) - every 50,000 miles
This service is not in the official BMW Mini schedule at all but is recommended by Eaton who manufacture the supercharger.
Oxygen sensors should be replaced at 100,000 miles.
At The Mini Guy we would recommend changing your engine oil and filter every 10,000 miles to help reduce engine wear.
Second Generation Mini R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61
These models use a Condition Based Service schedule that uses algorithms based on time/mileage and individual driving patterns to work out when servicing is required.
However it is far from a perfect system and in most Mini specialists opinion the oil change intervals are far too long. We recommend an oil change at least every 10,000 miles on most models and every 6,000 miles for Cooper S, JCW and GP turbo petrol engines.
Condition based servicing shows warnings including
Oil Service, Brake Service, Vehicle Maintenance Check
Our recommendation for Gen 2 models is to follow a similar pattern to Gen 1 models with oil change intervals reduced well below the manufacturer recommended intervals.
Spark plugs should be changed every 60,000 miles (except JCW model which is every 30,000 miles).
Oxygen sensors should be replaced at 120,000 miles.
In addition to the above there is a need for intake valve walnut blasting on certain GDi (gasoline direct injection) models. We also recommend precautionary intake and EGR cleaning on N47 diesel models.
Third Generation Mini F54/F55/F56/F57/F60
F Series Mini models also use Condition Based Service (CBS), this is displayed using Mini Maintenance System.
Servicing warnings on Gen3 models include: Oil service, Vehicle Check, Front Brakes, Rear Breaks, Brake Fluid, Emission Inspection (covered by MOT in UK)
Servicing should follow a similar pattern to:
Oil and filter service
Oil and filter service with cabin microfilter
Oil and filter service
Oil and filter service with cabin microfilter and intake air filter
Spark plugs should also be changed every 60,000 miles.
For Gen3 models it is recommended to replace Oxygen sensors after 120,000 miles.
If you have just purchased any model of BMW Mini we can offer a full inspection service so as you have a good idea as to the vehicles overall condition and are aware of any items requiring attention, please get in touch for pricing and to arrange this if required.
All recommendations above are for guidance as individual driving patterns vary so much.
