Faults:

Gear linkage.

Rattles.

Clutch.

Window sticks.

Handbrake only holds on one wheel.

Clutch Again.

Rear lights misting up.

Difficult getting into gear.

Clutch Again.

Pulls to one side.

Drivers seat squeaks.

General Comments:

I bought this car to boost my business as a driving school.

The car itself looks great and drives well. The interior looks funky and all my pupils have commented on how good the car looks and drives.

However it appears it is not built strong enough to cope with a bit of abuse from learner drivers.

I have had 3 new clutches in this car. The first after 20,000 miles, then after 22,000 miles and now after 34,000 miles.

The dealers are polite and try to be helpful but seem unable to accept there is a problem with the car and not mine or my pupils driving.

Considering the car is built by BMW it is very poor.

Faults:

The engine had an electrical fire under the bonnet a few days ago. Scared me stiff.

BMW MINI say its prob because I did not take my car in for the recall on the handbrake - (if I had of done, they could of seen a problem) HAH!!

They have had mini for one week and still cannot find out why the engine caught fire!!, I will be left with a new one year old car, that will loose value because mini had a fault. IT STINKS.

General Comments:

If they do not off me my money back, with the sale of goods act, ie unfit for its use, everyone will know about it! I do not trust driving mini anymore to get white smoke pouring out of your bonnet on the M1 - it is very scary.

Faults:

The driver's window pops out of the seal intermittently.

The driver's door lock also jams intermittently and although the passenger door is open, I am locked out of driver's side! Three out of the seven times I have gone back to the dealer, my door sensor has been changed.

Initially the dashboard squeaked, but has now been fixed.

Also have a squeaky driver's seat.

General Comments:

I adore my little mini and love the way it looks and drives.

I must admit however, that I am getting seriously fed up returning to the dealership once a month with different faults.

Faults:

Fuel consumption appalling even when driving in a restrained fashion on long journeys. The most I have had out of the car is 32mpg with an average of 29.

Rattle and creak in dash.

Tailgate loose causing rattle.

Window wiper make banging noise and don't cover all of the screen.

Collection of rattles and bangs may test your sanity. Not what I expected from BMW, especially given the solid feel of the car.

General Comments:

In terms of looks it's a design classic. Incomparably smarter than other retro reworkings such as the Beetle or MG.

A solid firm ride, but don't get sports suspension plus unless you like aching bones and hanging on to the steering wheel.

The chili pack is clever marketing on BMW's part, but is a must have set of optional extras which also gives you discounts on other extras such as full leather upgrade.