MINI Mini R56 — Reliability

R56 2007–2010 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine N47C16 1.6d — 55/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 2

Engine in this model

CAUTION 55

N47C16 1.6d

N47C16/W16D16 1.6 Diesel

R56/R60 Cooper D/SD. BMW N47 derivative. Same timing chain concern as N47 but 1.6L version. Chain at...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing chain (rear-mounted, N47 derivative) N47C16 1.6d critical 80,000 km – 150,000 km
DPF on Cooper SD N47C16 1.6d high 60,000 km – 120,000 km