Credov's researched list of the 2 faults the Mini Cooper / Cooper S 5-door (F55) is known for (2016–2017), 2 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
What to look for: Ask for proof the seat side airbags were replaced under the recall, and check the airbag light goes out after start-up.
Why it matters: NHTSA 16V-914 records side airbag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite in a crash; remedy is module replacement.
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What to look for: Ask for proof the driver's seatbelt was replaced under the recall, as tugging the belt will not show this fault.
Why it matters: NHTSA 16V-747 records that the vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the driver's Emergency Locking Retractor may not lock as designed (FMVSS 209 non-compliance), so in heavy braking the retractor may lock with the occupant further forward in the seat; the remedy was a new driver's seat belt assembly.
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On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.