By make
Known MINI problems at the APK
Over all generations together MINI has an A-problem 63% less often than cars of the same age (rank 3 of 33 makes). 15 times a part fails clearly more often than average on a MINI generation.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
By part
Brake lines
Repair: medium- Mini 3-deurs F56 2016–2024 · 3.3% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)
- Clubman F54 2016–2024 · 3.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)
- Mini Cooper SE F56 2019–2024 · 2.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)
- Mini Cabrio F57 2016–2024 · 2.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)
- Countryman F60 2016–2024 · 2.3% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)
- Mini 5-deurs F55 2016–2024 · 2.0% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)
- Mini R56/R55 2009–2019 · 0.9% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.1%)
Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.
Engine and drivetrain
Repair: large- Clubman F54 2016–2024 · 1.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.2%)
- Countryman F60 2016–2024 · 1.3% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)
- Mini R56/R55 2009–2019 · 1.0% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.2%)
- Mini 5-deurs F55 2016–2024 · 0.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)
- Mini Cabrio F57 2016–2024 · 0.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)
- Mini 3-deurs F56 2016–2024 · 0.7% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)
Start cold and listen for ticking, watch for smoke and jerks when shifting.
Windows and visibility
Repair: small- Mini Cooper SE F56 2019–2024 · 6.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.8%)
Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.
Exhaust and emissions
Repair: medium- Mini R56/R55 2009–2019 · 2.7% at 16+ yrs (national 0.8%)
Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.
All MINI generations in a row
| Generation | A-problems vs. the same age |
|---|---|
| Mini Cooper SE F562019–2024 | 82% less often |
| Mini 3-deurs F562016–2024 | 72% less often |
| Countryman F602016–2024 | 72% less often |
| Mini Cabrio F572016–2024 | 69% less often |
| Clubman F542016–2024 | 66% less often |
| Mini R56/R552009–2019 | 60% less often |
| Mini 5-deurs F552016–2024 | 59% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
Which problems are common on MINI cars?
At the APK brake lines stands out for MINI: on 7 of 9 generations it is clearly more common than on cars of the same age. Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know