Anyone ever been to MINI factory?
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This is the official DVD of the 2009 build process for the BMW MINI models R56, R55 and R57. Covering Hatch, Clubman and Convertible. Includes all stages including pressing, bodyshop, paint, assembly and engines. A copy of the DVD is now given to all visitors on the Factory Tour. I have been 3 times now including the special extended 50th Mini Birthday tour which included the paint shop.
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We watched it on youtube...
Has anyone ever taken a tour of the MINI factory in England? I have emailed them and will be trying to get reservations. What I am wondering about is how far out of Oxford is the factory? We will be riding the train from London to Oxford but then we don't know how we will get out to the factory. Does anyone have information about public transportation available in Oxford?
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I went about 7 years ago. My father in law was in-charge of Fire Safety for BMW in the UK so he got us a tour. It is one of the reasons I ended up getting a mini. It is a really cool place and the "Just in Time" build logistics boggles the mind when you think about where all the parts are made....
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ive been 8 times now and every time i see something different
The last time we were there (April) they had the first of the F56 test mules going through so we were moved away while it went through final assembly
If you are passing through oxford on your hols, go online and book a tour. its £12 and lasts befween 2 and 3 hours
The tour guides are superb
They are currently building an new body in white assembly plant where they will build the new F56
Final assembly is excellent and if you have ordered a mini, take yourt chassis number with you and the guides will let you know what stage of build it is at. You never know you may get to see it. I missed mine going through final assembly by about 2 hours. was gutted.
You can book on line now using this link
http://moxford.plantsitecms.co.uk/fa...lant-tour.aspx
we will be going again in october so should hopefully see the new model in production
The last time we were there (April) they had the first of the F56 test mules going through so we were moved away while it went through final assembly
If you are passing through oxford on your hols, go online and book a tour. its £12 and lasts befween 2 and 3 hours
The tour guides are superb
They are currently building an new body in white assembly plant where they will build the new F56
Final assembly is excellent and if you have ordered a mini, take yourt chassis number with you and the guides will let you know what stage of build it is at. You never know you may get to see it. I missed mine going through final assembly by about 2 hours. was gutted.
You can book on line now using this link
http://moxford.plantsitecms.co.uk/fa...lant-tour.aspx
we will be going again in october so should hopefully see the new model in production
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