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SI M01 05 11
Warranties

March 2016
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 05 11 dated October 2013.
Please read this Service Information bulletin in its entirety: the content and format has been
completely updated.
SUBJECT

N12 Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10
Years/120,000 Miles
MODEL

R55 (Cooper Clubman)
Model Years 2008 and 2009 produced from 7/25/2007 to 8/29/2009
R56 (Cooper Hardtop)
Model Years 2007, 2008 and 2009 produced from 11/22/2006 to 8/29/2009
R57 (Cooper Convertible)
Model Year 2009 produced from 10/15/2008 to 8/29/2009
With the N12 engine
INFORMATION

This updated version of this bulletin now includes the addition of the model year
2009 R55, R56 and R57 MINI Cooper vehicles with the N12 engine.
For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI
USA”) is extending the limited warranty for the Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) Pump to:
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10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date

Component #1: This “componentspecific” 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 MINI
New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.

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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 for the additional MY 2009 vehicles.
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:
MY 2007 and 2008
MINI has extended the warranty of the Fuel Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL)
from 4 years or 50,000 miles to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Details are contained in SI M01 05 11.
MY 2009
MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC has extended this vehicle’s
Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) Pump 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

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requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the MINI New Passenger
Vehicle Limited Warranty. Please see SI M01 05 11 dated March 2016.
Note: Always check the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry “Vehicle Comments” and the “Repair
History (Claims)” sections first before performing any repairs.
PROCEDURE

When diagnosed, one or more of the following “DMTL diagnosis module tank leakage, system
failure” fault codes are stored in the DME:
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2733 DMTL, module error

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2734 DMTL, module error

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2735 DMTL, module error

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2736 DMTL, module error

If one of the vehicles above has the listed fault(s) stored in the DME, for this specific repair
procedure only, please do not perform the corresponding test plan. Replace the DMTL pump with
the improved version.
For the DMTL pump replacement instructions, refer to REP 16 13 015.
If any other faults are stored, perform the applicable test plans.
PARTS INFORMATION

Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETK/EPC), using the customer’s VIN to locate the
applicable replacement part number(s).
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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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.

Part Number

Description

Quantity

16 13 7 193 479

Leak diagnosis pump

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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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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

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replaced/used and claimed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

The tank leak diagnostic module (DMTL) pump 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 DMTL 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:

16 13 90 22 00

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 60 009

Refer to KSD2

Run a vehicle test and replace the
DMTL Pump (Main work)

Refer to KSD2

Run a vehicle test and replace the
DMTL Pump (Plus work – Vehicle
already in the workshop)

Or:
00 60 543

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 60 543
instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance.
MY 2009 MINI Vehicles: Previous Customer-pay Repairs – Limited Warranty Extension
Reimbursement
Under this extended limited warranty, MINI USA, a division BMW of North America, LLC

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(“MINI USA ”) will provide reimbursement for “qualifying customer-pay repairs” that were
performed on an eligible model year 2009 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 03 NA, as
follows:
{

Sublet Code 3

{

Dollar amount (with no markup)

{

Comment: DMTL 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.
ATTACHMENTS

View PDF attachment M010511_Customer Letter_A.
View PDF attachment M010511 MINI Customer Letter_B.
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