Anyone know how/where I can get my hands on a factory service manual for my new 2010 MCS? I've looked on eBay, and they have a DVD with a bunch of BMW and new Mini manuals, but it claims to cover only through 2007. Is there something available that's not three years old? I tried to get the dealership to throw one in with the car, but they apparently feel like it's a huge secret or something and claim they can't sell them to non-Mini technicians.

 

There isn't a print manual avail. yet. I'll post when we get them available.

 

The internals of the 2nd gen MINI haven't changed much since 2007 so the DVD's advertised in Febay are useful enough with regards to repairs and info. Definitely a worthwhile $5 or so investment.

 

Thanks, Oxy. That's kinds of what I was thinking. Just figured I'd see if they released them for each model year or what.

WMW, I'd definitely like to hear when you get the printed version in.

 

My copy includes 2008. I've sent you a pm where you can download it.

-Chad

 

Would this also include the 2010 models?

Cheers!!

 

the ones from ebay that go to 2007, they are still the old model not r56 when they say 07 they are talking about the convertible.

 

It won't be completely up to date to 2010, but there has been so little change since 2007 that it will cover just about anything you'd need. This is the only thing available for 2nd gen, so may as well go for it, especially considering the price.

They cover R56. The one I have includes R55 Clubman as well.

 

Oxy, thanks for giving me access to your TIS. I'm actually glad I saw it before I spent any money on an original version. Holy crap, that was the worst "manual" I've ever seen. Guess the company's engineers were allowed to write the user interface. Took me 15 minutes to find the oil capacity and I never was able to find the torque specs for the oil drain plug or the wheels (random things I thought I'd look for).

No wonder BMW techs need to attend constant training! Can't imagine how much money BMW would save if they just spent the time to develop a straightforward FSM with a good glossary function. This could be the first time in history that a non-factory service manual is superior to the FSM.

WayMotorWorks, please let me know if/when there's a printed version available!

 

Crap, TIS doesn't work on Mac. Time to dust off the POS Dell.

 

I've been using the TIS for years. The user interface is abysmal. There is no search function, and finding what you want is often trial-and-error drilling down different paths until you stumble on it. But heck, the price is right . When the Bentley manual finally comes out, it won't have extra information. Comparing the Bentley for the 1st gen and TIS, it's almost like Bentley just printed out all the TIS pages.

 

I wasn't able to get the TIS to install on Win7-64 either. I'll just wait for the hard copy instead.

Cheers!!

 

I have 09 Mini Cooper (Base). Please someone let me know where to find service manual.

It doesn't look like DVD/CD on eBay cover R56.

 

My TIS will work on Win7-64 IF I put my PC into "VirtualWinXP" mode (also called "compatibility mode") ... FYI

 

Is this the same manual "BMW Repair Manual all Series 3 5 6 7 9 M Z MINI Cooper" on sale for 10 on Ebay or is it something else? (DVD)

 

Ya'll should PM oxybluecoop....he has it on an FTP site

I find the TIS pretty useless though

 

Why do you say that? It has the all the same instructions as a Bentley manual. I'd even say that the Bentley people started with the TIS and assembled a book out of it.

 

The user interface is horrible....maybe it's more of the fact that I can't find anything I need, when I need it

 

I agree completely. The TIS looks like an app from 1990 and would be considered poorly designed even for that era.

There is no search function and I've often had to try several paths by trial and error to find what I wanted (sometimes found in a completely unintuitive path). However, all the information is there if you persevere. The TIS got me through several mods on my 2006 convertible when information wasn't available anywhere else (just like the situation for the 2nd gens ever since they were introduced). Considering the very low price (as low as FREE), it's worth getting.

 

Anyone know how/where I can get my hands on a factory service manual for my 2007 MCS?

 

BMW TIS discs from eBay (exactly what's been discussed here). It's the only thing available at the moment.

 

hi, my name is nikos! can you please tell me where i can download the service manual for r56 mini?thank you for your time!!!

 

Chad, tried to PM you for a copy but your box is full.

 

R55/R56 Bentley manual $88 US on Amazon, mine arrived Tuesday. Very good detail. They actually field-stripped a car while photographing everything.

 

I bought my service manual on amazon for 72 dollars for my 2011 ... If your a DIY guy def worth getting !!