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SI M01 01 16
Warranties

July 2016
Technical Service

N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty
Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 01 16 dated March 2016.

MODEL
R55 (Cooper S
Clubman) Model
Years 2011 and 2012
produced from
05/11/2010 to
02/29/2012

R56 (Cooper S) Model
Years 2011 and 2012
produced from 07/23/2010
to 02/29/2012

R59 (Cooper S
Roadster) Model Year
2012 produced from
07/05/2011 to
02/29/2012

R60 (Cooper S
Countryman, Cooper S
Countryman ALL4) Model
Years 2011 and 2012
produced from 06/15/2010
to 02/29/2012

R57 (Cooper S
Convertible) Model
Years 2011 and 2012
produced from
03/23/2010 to
02/29/2012

R58 (Cooper S
Coupe) Model Year
2012 produced from
03/22/2011 to
02/29/2012

With the N18 engine

INFORMATION
For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI USA”) is
extending the limited warranty for the engine’s High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) to:
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10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date

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Item #1: This “component-specific” limited warranty
extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship
and is subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage
eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply
to the New MINI Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Important Note: This limited warranty extension only applies
to the listed vehicles produced up to and including 2/29/2012
(Leap year).
Vehicles produced on or after 3/1/2012 are fitted with
different equipment.

Warning: This bulletin is notice of a “limited warranty extension.” This is NOT a notice of a
Recall or Service Action.
There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a

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phased release.
Customer Notification Letter – VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension
Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a
phased release.

ELIGIBLE MINI VEHICLES
To assist you in identifying the eligible vehicles, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been updated with
the “Vehicle Comment” shown below:

MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC has extended this vehicle’s HighPressure Fuel Pump (HDP) limited warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles as determined from
the original in-service date. This component-specific limited warranty extension is subject to
all the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations
that apply to the MINI New Passenger Vehicle Limited Warranty. Please see SI M01 01 16.

Warning: Always check the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry “Vehicle Comments” and the
“Repair History (Claims)” sections first before performing any repairs.

PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE: Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETK/EPC), using the customer’s VIN to
locate the applicable replacement part numbers.
Important Notes:
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Only order these parts in the quantities needed to address customers’ vehicles that have
confirmed failures.
“Only in conjunction with” parts: When applicable, if ETK/EPC identifies additional part(s) that must
also be replaced/installed together with the replacement of this component. These “required” additional
items are also covered “in-conjunction” and under the terms of this extended limited warranty.
Also refer to ETK/EPC and the repair instructions for onetime-use fasteners/screws and other information
regarding repair-related gaskets, seals, fluid and/or lubricants that also need to be replaced/used and
claimed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
The N18 engine high-pressure fuel pump (HDP) limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to
“eligible US-specification MINI vehicles” that are registered, operated and have their covered repair performed
by an authorized MINI dealer in the United States (including Puerto Rico).
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned Program or
any BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
Should the high-pressure fuel pump fail again, this component is covered by the remaining portion of the
extended limited warranty coverage period.
The existing limited warranty coverage for all other parts has not changed.

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Non-Qualifying Repairs
Non-US specification vehicles, ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered under the
terms of this limited warranty extension.
Qualifying Repairs - Claim Submission
Claim this work with the defect code and labor operations provided below.

Defect Code:

13 51 90 14 00

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) - Limited
Warranty Extension

Performing Diagnosis Test Module(s) and Troubleshooting

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 00 006

Refer to KSD2

Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults)

Refer to KSD2

Connect an approved battery charger/power
supply (indicated in KSD2 as “Charging
battery”)

Work time (WT)

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module

Refer to KSD2

Check delivery pressure of fuel pump

Refer to KSD2

Replacing high-pressure (fuel) pump (after
vehicle diagnosis)

And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
And/or, as necessary:
13 31 529
And:
13 51 520

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead.
Work time labor operation code 61 00 006 is not considered a Main labor operation; however, it does require an
individual punch time and an explanation on the repair and in the claim comments section.
Or, there is an:
External Leak

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

13 51 017

Refer to KSD2

Replacing high-pressure (fuel pump)

Work time (WT)

Work time to visually inspect and determine
the source of the leak

And, as necessary:
13 99 000

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If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 13 51 517
instead.
Work time labor operation code 13 99 000 is not considered a Main labor operation; however, it does require an
individual punch time and an explanation on the repair order in the claim comments section.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
And, if needed:
Sublet – Bulk Materials

Sublet Code 4

See sublet reimbursement
calculation below

Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk
materials (MINI part number, please do not
use the part numbers for claim submission)

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the “used quantities” of repair-related bulk materials (MINI part
numbers) is at dealer net plus your dealer’s handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
Previous Customer-pay Repairs – Limited Warranty Extension Reimbursement
Under this extended limited warranty, MINI USA, a division BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI USA ”) will
provide reimbursement for “qualifying customer-pay repairs” that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to
the release of this component-specific limited warranty extension.
Repairs that do not Qualify for Reimbursement
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues. This exclusion also applies to
repairs performed using (including those repairs that result from using) non-genuine MINI parts and/or used
passenger car parts.
Customer-pay Invoice Review and Reimbursement Procedure
1. Review and verify that the previous customer-pay invoice (MINI dealer or independent repair shop)
contains a qualifying repair to replace the component that is identified in this Service Information bulletin.
2. If this prior repair qualifies, reimburse the customer (labor and parts).
3. Submit for this customer-paid repair expense under Defect Code 85 10 03 02 NA, as follows:
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Sublet Code 3

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Dollar amount (with no markup)

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Comment: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Limited Warranty Extension - Reimbursement for allowable
expenses that relate to performing a qualifying prior customer-pay repair.
Itemize the sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comments

4. Retain the “original” customer pay invoice in your files; this documentation may be requested by MINI
during the claim review process.
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