2007 MINI Cooper S: won't start

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Engine · 89,000 miles · NH

There was a recall for the timing chain, so I had it replaced in the recall program that was offered through mini cooper. Less then 2 years later, my timing chain broke again, and has damaged the motor of my car. It would not start

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 58,000 miles · CT

I bought my 2007 mini used 1 month ago. When I went to test drive the car the engine would not start and there was a check engine light on. The dealer told me that they would have it fixed and call me back in for a test drive. I went back and when the car started it had a very slight rattle that eventually went away. Now in the month time that I have had the car it takes me 6 or 7 tries to get the engine to start, and when it runs it has the rattle that has plagued so many other mini owners. Enough is enough. Action must be taken to correct the inadequacy of the inferior timing chain set up. The dealer has told me that it is a "normal" mini noise and that I would have to get used to it. That is in a sense a "cop out" for a problem that is heavily known in the mini community and that bmw mini is well aware of. This is a major mechanical defect in the car and bmw mini need to own up to repair with an updated and current corrective action or replace the engines for all the loyal mini owners experiencing this very costly problem that could lead to total driveline failure. We paid for a good running reliable vehicle and are not getting what we paid for.

Filed Oct 19, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 29,000 miles · CA

As I approached the street on where I live, the car started to severely shake and jerk , as if power was not going to the engine. I was able to park it on my driveway, but the next morning, the car had to be towed to the dealer because it would not start. When the car arrived at the dealer after being towed in, the car could not be jump-started, even after several attempts. Two weeks prior, I had brought my car in for service because the check engine light came on. They replaced the timing chain and found several misfire faults, which were supposedly corrected. The cylinder head was removed and disassembled and found to have carbon build up. The intake valves and exhaust valves were cleaned. Since the incident, the car is still at the dealer. An extended road test is scheduled to be performed within these next few days. No word on what has caused the car's engine to die.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Engine · 42,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mini cooper s convertible. The contact stated that after a rain storm, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the diagnostic test indicated that the engine hydro seized. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 42,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Engine · 50,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mini cooper s. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start in cold weather until after three to four attempts. There were also noticed rattling noises coming from the engine while driving at various speeds. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled while driving 70 MPH without any warning. The vehicle was then inspected by a dealer and they advised her that she needed to replace the vacuum pump, timing chains and the high pressure pump. Each part was replaced within one year of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 11, 2011 · Fuel system · 66,000 miles · AL

The vehicle will not start. This occurs randomly (mine has had this happen twice in the last month). Vehicle will not start for several days then apparently all of a sudden will start again. Vehicle was towed to dealer after the first time but they said they could not recreate the condition, so nothing was done. No codes were stored in the computer. This second time it has not started for the last 4 days. Engine will crank, I pulled a sparkplug and put it in the ignition coil and it would fire, but the engine will not start, like it isn't getting fuel. This could be a safety issue if you need to rely on your car to be somewhere. If it wont start I am worried that it could also die while going down the road, which would be a huge safety issue, although it has not done this, its just a concern. I do not expect a car that is only a little over 3 years old to not start. I have contacted mini USA but they are hesitant to recommend anything other than to have it towed to the dealer again.