I took my 2016 JCW in last week for the second year free maintenance. The Mini dealer changed the oil & filter, flushed the brake fluid, replaced the cabin air filter and replaced the front and rear wiper blades. The mechanic did a full inspection and said the front & rear brakes need to be replaced. Wow, only 19,000 miles on my JCW. Is that normal? Good thing Mini is covering the cost under the free maintenance plan. Had to make another appointment for January 22 because the Mini dealer did not have the JCW brake components in stock.

I recently read that the spark plugs are recommended to be replaced on the JCW at 30,000 miles. I thought maybe I went back in time to the 60’s and 70’s. What are the JCW sparks plugs made from that they need to be replaced at such low mileage? Are there alternative spark plugs other than factory that give longer life?