I can't find exactly where the info came from, but I am sure I saw somewhere that it affected cars built before March 14th. I do know that my car was built after this date so wondered if that was the reason I hadn't specifically heard anything.

I will probably call just to see if they know anything anyway.

 

Can some one post the article. I cant find it ? :(

 

http://www.motoringfile.com/2014/03/...-f56-cooper-d/

 

Thanks iv seen that one for the CooperD but dint know if there was one for this new issue

 

Not that I know of, just misinformation and hysteria so far it seems

 

Something does not add up. Why does Motoringfile have an article on their Facebook page stating a problem with the F56 but not on their main page apart from the Cooper D and One D that we all know about?

A good few from the UK have contacted their dealers and MINI Customer service who know nothing about this delay or problem.

A friend laughing said probably some sad prat working for a competitor trying to spread lies and put people off the car that will sell like hots cakes and they know it. But that is a bit Far fetched and as we see Members from here have had contact with their dealers.


Strange!

 

Maybe an April Fools prank?

 

It's probably a combination of a lack of information at the dealer level and a very enthusiastic buyer base.

 

Too true Jason I've alway bought a car off the lot, seen it and driven it and normally 6-12 months old with nearly new miles on the clock. First time I buy a split new car from the factory so forgive me if I come over overly interested/concerned

If its an April fool its in poor taste and not a joke when people are acting on it.

 

We have a right to be concerned for sure. I'm just not sure if there's really an issue.

As far as the catastrophic engine failure bit, well it seems logical to assume that an issue with the oil filter housing would be a potential oil leak. Let it leak for long enough and yeah, you'll have a catastrophic failure.

Maybe the part just isn't fitting as tight as it should. Maybe the material they used isn't strong enough to take an impact from road debris underneath. Or maybe this only applies to the Cooper D and it's nothing to be worried about. Who knows at this point.

Whatever it is, if there's a problem, MINI will recall them and fix it or have it fixed before they hand it over.

 

Yeah sure it will be 100%. We just don't want the timing chain death rattle scenario again. Dealers and mini refused it was an issue and normal. Three revision later it got fixed over a period of years. If there is a problem that goes on and on it will be my last Mini as I've put faith in the company buying a new car that has just been released worldwide.

Love Mini but quality has to be spot on for the premium price paid. But like you I'm still looking forward to some great drives in what appears to be a great drivers car. My R56 I've enjoyed with the odd niggle. I just could face how boring I found the Audi A1 or Golf each day so kept with the Cooper .

 

Actually there ARE some driving the car in the U.S. Some dealers apparently released them to customers ahead of schedule. That is the issue my dealer mentioned. Water coolant mixing with oil, resulting in an engine failure. Again, I strongly recommend anyone driving theirs contact their dealer to at least verify they're okay. It would be a shame to hear of someone having an engine failure.

I talked to my MA just a bit ago. He doesn't have any new info except to say that MINI is doing everything they can to expedite this issue and get it resolved quickly. We're still hopeful that my April 15 delivery date will be good. I really appreciate my dealer (New Country MINI in Hartford) being proactive in keeping me up to date on this. I give them an A+.

 

Thing I don't get and is suspect why have dozens of new owners in the UK have been told no issue exists today.

Thankfully if its been noticed then they will not let a car like my one leave the factory with a known fault. This right now is coming from one dealer is it not?

My UK dealer is looking into this tomorrow so I will see what he turns up. Certainly given dates up to the 14 th of it looks to be fixed as UK cars built after this date are on the road. One I know built on the 22nd is sitting all in black on the drive looking fantastic in "s" form. It under warranty for four years so I just need to chill and enjoy the fact my new Coop is a few weeks away.

 

The UK cars are different than the US cars. The part might not be the same for both.

 

My MCS (completed 3/26) apparently has not been held up -- it has been released to the port of export. This is according to their automated phone update system today.

 

I don't see it.

 

Yeah but you'd think Mini service would know about it even if it was just the U.S Cars. They might be different but all come from suppliers feeding Oxford here in the UK. Funny it's only one dealer when minis are being sold all over the states that has said this.

 

I read it this morning, just said more news to follow. Came back in late this afternoon and could not find it only the Facebook version on their FB page. Personally and no offence to anyone but I now think its a load of bollocks and MF jumped on the bandwagon before deleting the post later when they found out more information.

Roll on just getting a great car that we know it is on the road.

 

Not true. It is not ONE dealer saying this. I talked to Prestige MINI in New Jersey as well, and they, too, have received a notice from MINI stating the issue. It is possible that the issue affects certain VINs. My purpose for alerting everyone, especially anyone who has taken delivery of their F56, is that based on what my dealer and Prestige MINI told me, it seems important to push your dealer for information.

 

This is all that is listed for the 25 March Official! Going by the date that is suggested in here about any Oil filter problem they knew about it if it actually exists around the 14th hence why you would say Vin numbers before this date are the only cars affected.

 

The way this reads, looks like they may have underestimated the demand for the F56.

 

It could actually be just a parts delay on the oil filter housing although how a U.S dealer then would say “ A possible failure with Oil and water mixing" is beyond me. But then I had two dealers tell me crap to my face with my R56, I don’t blame them. Sales guy and parts guy both said "Sorry that part does not exist BMW dont do it" I then went in two weeks later with the official BMW part fitted that was model specific to my car that magically a more professional dealer 200 miles away had no problem ordering and delivering.

Said Parts guy came outside still arguing his case till I showed him the official part number on the BMW parts slip and pointed at it on my Cooper.
I only went in to show him as I was waiting for a family member who was dropping of their MINI to fix a problem and thought while sitting in the car park if someone else comes in and asks for the same part I wanted it might help them.

 

Poster on MotoringFile Facebook page mentions a Service Bulletin has been issued ... SI M11 01 14.

 

Per the bulletin - what is a "contrast roof" ?

 

The black or white roofs that contrast w/ the body color -- mentioned a couple messages above. Looks like they failed to anticipate the demand for these.

BTW, I don't see any reference in the above bulletin to any oil filter housing.