When i was checking my oil on my 2006 mini i noticed this leaking not sure what it is. If you were looking at the engine its on the left hand side just above the wheel. any help would be apperciated

 

Your motor mount has failed. Common problem.

 

How much will that cost? Also is it pretty easy to install?

 

An OE 1 will just leak again. Get the Vibra-Technics version, a lil' over $200, but well worth it.

 

New OEM/OEM style mounts can be had from $75 to 100 or so...
I find (with my mods/driving style) they last me about 35,000 miles....
Install is about an hour, maybe less in a shop...
At home, might be a few hours...the bolt on it commonly corrodes when the mount fails...it is basicly an oil filled ball, with bolts sticking out, in a can...and overtime the rubber fatigues and tears....leading to a leak...some folks don't notice it when it fails, but shifting quality does suffer, and other issues may happen longer term.
There are other options....
TSW/waymotorworks make a solid replacement... Some like it, some don't...it adds a bit NVH, BUT is a lifetime part.
Vibra-techs is a nice unit, but payback might be too long for many owners...generally good feedback on it...near stock NVH, but longer life.

 

Look at the lower engine mount too, the stress of a bad upper mount can cause them to rip or crack. Both OEM replacements are cheap, I got mine at Pelican Parts but next time they go (and they will) I am going aftermarket.

Plenty of DIYs around. Pretty easy job with common auto tools. You will need an E12 torx to get the bottom bolt out of the upper mount.