ACCEPTABLE Mature Modern

B38 1.5 (Cooper)

MINI · 1.5L Turbo I3

2013–present

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Same BMW B38. Cooper base engine. Reliable, adequate. Not exciting."

Layout I3
Displacement 1499 cc
Power 102–136 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 0
Total Risk Cost €0–€0
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This report covers the combustion engine only. Battery and electric motor reliability are not included.

Models with B38 1.5 (Cooper) 19

MINI Clubman Cooper D 1.5
2015–2024 B37C15A 116 hp diesel
MINI Countryman Cooper D 1.5
2017–2023 B37C15A 116 hp diesel
MINI Cooper Cooper D
2014–2021 B37C15A 116 hp diesel
MINI Mini Cooper D 1.5
2014–2021 B37C15A 116 hp diesel
MINI Cooper Cooper C
2024–present B38 156 hp petrol
MINI Mini Cooper C 1.5
2024–present B38 156 hp petrol
MINI Countryman Cooper C 1.5
2024–present B38 156 hp petrol
MINI Mini One 1.2
2014–2018 B38A12U 75 hp petrol
MINI Mini One 1.2
2014–2021 B38A12U 102 hp petrol
MINI Cooper One
2014–2021 B38A12U 75 hp petrol
MINI Mini Cooper 1.5
2014–2021 B38A15A 136 hp petrol
MINI Countryman Cooper 1.5
2017–2023 B38A15A 136 hp petrol
MINI Clubman Cooper 1.5
2015–2024 B38A15A 136 hp petrol
MINI Convertible Cooper 1.5
2016–present B38A15A 136 hp petrol
MINI Countryman Cooper SE
2017–2023 B38A15A+motor 224 hp phev
MINI Countryman Cooper
2017–2023 B38A15M 136 hp petrol
MINI Cooper Cooper
2014–2021 B38A15M 136 hp petrol
MINI Clubman Cooper
2015–2024 B38A15M 136 hp petrol
MINI Countryman Cooper SE PHEV
2017–2023 B38A15M+motor 220 hp phev

Other MINI Engines

BUY 82

B48 2.0 (Cooper S)

2.0L Turbo I4

View details → Compare: B38 1.5 (Cooper) vs B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
CAUTION 62

N18 Prince (LCI)

1.6L Turbo I4

View details → Compare: B38 1.5 (Cooper) vs N18 Prince (LCI)
CAUTION 55

N47C16 1.6d

N47C16/W16D16 1.6 Diesel

View details → Compare: B38 1.5 (Cooper) vs N47C16 1.6d
CAUTION 48

Prince 1.6 (EP6)

1.6L Turbo I4

View details → Compare: B38 1.5 (Cooper) vs Prince 1.6 (EP6)
AVOID 45

N14

N14 Prince 1.6T (pre-LCI)

View details → Compare: B38 1.5 (Cooper) vs N14

Tuning Potential

170hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MINI B38 1.5 (Cooper) reliable?

The MINI B38 1.5 (Cooper) scores 72/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.

What cars use the MINI B38 1.5 (Cooper)?

The B38 1.5 (Cooper) is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the B38 1.5 (Cooper)?

Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.

What years was the B38 1.5 (Cooper) produced?

The MINI B38 1.5 (Cooper) was produced from 2013 to present. It is a 1499cc I3 petrol turbo engine.

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