So basically my coworkers decided to terrify me about a recall that was happening with newer model Mini's, mine is older and so it's not part of this recall.

I called Mini, regardless and the service rep told me that there was an extended warranty on my 2005, 02 sensor, 100,000 miles--- which I found kinda strange.

Anyhow recall article from CBS and safety recall details, below:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500395_1...pers-recalled/

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http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/latestRecalls.cfm

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.

• Consequence:
  
  THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

• Remedy:
  
  BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.