CAUTION Turbo Chaos

N47C16 1.6d

MINI · N47C16/W16D16 1.6 Diesel

2007–2014

0 / 100
CAUTION

"R56/R60 Cooper D/SD. BMW N47 derivative. Same timing chain concern as N47 but 1.6L version. Chain at rear. DPF on SD. Swirl flaps. Cooper D (109hp) less stressed than SD (143hp)."

Layout I4
Displacement 1560 cc
Power 109–143 hp
Type Diesel
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €2,400–€6,200

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

◆ CRITICAL

Timing chain (rear-mounted, N47 derivative)

€2,000–€5,000 80,000 km–150,000 km
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Detection

Cold start rattle, failure without warning

Details

Same N47 rear chain concern. Engine removal needed.

Greece Note

Αλυσίδα N47 πίσω — €2,000-5,000. ΚΡΙΣΙΜΟ.

▲ HIGH

DPF on Cooper SD

€400–€1,200 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

DPF warning, limp mode

Details

Cooper SD (143hp) has DPF. City driving problematic.

Greece Note

DPF Cooper SD — εθνική τακτικά.

Models with N47C16 1.6d 2

Other MINI Engines

Tuning Potential

160hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MINI N47C16 1.6d reliable?

The MINI N47C16 1.6d scores 55/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €2,400 and €6,200.

What are the common problems with the N47C16 1.6d?

The most common issues are:

  • Timing chain (rear-mounted, N47 derivative) — critical, repair cost €2,000–€5,000, 80,000 km–150,000 km
  • DPF on Cooper SD — high, repair cost €400–€1,200, 60,000 km–120,000 km
What cars use the MINI N47C16 1.6d?

The N47C16 1.6d is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the N47C16 1.6d?

Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €2,400 to €6,200. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the N47C16 1.6d produced?

The MINI N47C16 1.6d was produced from 2007 to 2014. It is a 1560cc I4 diesel engine.

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