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SI M01 01 16
Warranties

March 2016
Technical Service

SUBJECT

N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty Extension to 10
Years/120,000 Miles
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
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
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
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 “componentspecific” limited warranty
extension applies to defects in
materials and workmanship and
is subject to the applicable

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vehicle and coverage eligibility
requirements, exclusions and
limitations that apply to the New
MINI Passenger Car Limited
Warranty.
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Important Note: This limited
warranty extension only applies
to the listed vehicles produced
up to and including 2/29/2012
(Leap year).

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Vehicles produced on or after
3/1/2012 are fitted with different
equipment.

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 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
High-Pressure 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.
Note: Always check the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry “Vehicle Comments” and the “Repair
History (Claims)” sections first before performing any repairs.
PARTS INFORMATION

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.

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“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.

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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 PreOwned 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.
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)

And:

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61 21 528

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, 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 52 017

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

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 13 53 517
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

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Sublet Code 4

Reimbursement for the repair-related
See sublet reimbursement bulk materials (MINI part number,
calculation below
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, including consequential, that were performed 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.

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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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