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F60 XB2H EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
2026-04-27
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series

Model Year

F60

2020 to 2023

Model Description
Cooper S E Countryman ALL4
(PHEV)

AG Model Code

Engine

YU83 / 23BS

XB2H

Note: The Model listing above is for informational purposes only, it is not the only deciding factor.
To assist you in identifying those vehicles that have this component-specific extended limited warranty
(ELW) coverage, the following Vehicle Comment will show in the VIN-specific Warranty Vehicle Inquiry
(WVI).
SI M01 01 26 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve
limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15
years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date. This
coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion
criteria that apply to the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light
Trucks.
Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice
of Extended Limited Warranty coverage in the WVI “Vehicle Comments” section.
If you have ELW eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS
by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.

SITUATION
Component-Specific Extended Limited Warranty (ELW)
For the eligible vehicles and for the issue
described below, MINI USA, a division of BMW
of North America, LLC (MINI USA) is extending
the limited warranty for the vehicle’s fuel tank
purge (vent) valve to:
15 years/150,000 miles as determined by
the vehicle’s original first in-service /
delivery date.
This component-specific extended limited
warranty (ELW) applies to defects in materials or
workmanship.
This coverage applies to the vehicle, is transferable, and is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Note: This bulletin is notice of a limited warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or
Service Action.

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There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem.
Customer Notification Letter
Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA is sending VIN-specific customer notification letters.

CAUSE
Over time, the EVAP system’s vent (purge) valve may develop material (micro leaks) and operational issues,
this can cause hard starting, and the engine to run rough, especially while idling.
There could also be an audible metallic noise emanating internally from the purge valve.
Additionally, your vehicle will store the corresponding fault codes that may also be generated, and the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
One or more of the following or similar fault codes may be entered in the DME fault memory:
118001 - mixture control: Mixture too lean,
118401 - mixture control: Mixture too lean, large deviation,
190F08 - fuel tank ventilation system: malfunction,
191C02 - fuel tank ventilation system, 2nd discharge point: malfunction, and/or
195014 - differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, signal: stationary

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
If a vehicle listed above arrives at your dealer with the issue described in this Service Information Bulletin,
perform the corresponding diagnosis and when applicable, replace the EVAP system’s vent (purge) valve as
instructed or as determined by the diagnosis.
And only if required, refer to SI M16 01 07 “Testing Evaporative System for Leaks,” corresponding time
support is required.
No other required EVAP system-related repairs are covered under this ELW coverage. When applicable,
invoice these items on the repair order separately, and review for other coverage that may apply.

PARTS INFORMATION
Only order parts in the quantities needed to address customer vehicles that have confirmed failures.
To determine the part number that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN/chassis
number into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that are fitted to the
vehicle.
Part Number
Refer to ETK/AIR

Description
Fuel tank breather valve

Quantity
1

Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time
use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed according to the ISTA repair
instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalogue, or other approved MINI resources,
according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Repair Code below.

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CLAIM INFORMATION
For eligible US-specification MINI vehicles that are registered and operated in the United States (including
Puerto Rico), this component-specific 15 years (180 months)/150,000-mile extended limited warranty
coverage for defects in materials and/or workmanship applies to qualifying repairs performed by authorized
MINI dealers.
This coverage applies to the vehicle, is transferable, and is subject to the same vehicle eligibility
requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not
changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the MINI New Passenger Car Limited
Warranty or any BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
For the issue described in this bulletin, the fuel tank purge valve is then covered by the remaining portion of
the extended limited warranty coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States
and Puerto Rico, the diagnosis and repair of issues and items that are outside the intended scope of this
extended coverage, other unrelated issues, and/or that are due to outside influences are not covered by this
extended limited warranty. This exclusion also applies to repairs that were performed using (including those
repairs that result from using) non-genuine MINI parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts.
Qualifying Repairs – Claim Submission
Repair Code:

1390900300

F60 XB2H US tank purge valve

Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
Labor Operation
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as needed:
61 00 006*
Or
00 58 500*
And:
13 90 500

Description
Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)

Labor Allowance
As applicable

Carrying out vehicle test (Plus work)

As applicable

Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery

As applicable

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)

WT FRU

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below)

2 FRU

Replacing tank venting valve

As applicable

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plusposition labor operation 00 00 556 instead
of 00 00 006, or exclude them (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.
And only if it was needed to diagnose the above issue (Identified corresponding RO Time Support
Required):
Labor Operation

Description

Labor Allowance

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Checking tightness of fuel tank and fuel tank
ventilation system (SI M16 01 07)

5 FRU

(*) Based on which one applies to your dealer, please refer to SI M01 01 20 or M01 04 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your dealer performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the Chassis Number (the last seven (7) characters of the VIN, select the
applicable Model if two or more vehicle choices show), or enter the full VIN (17 characters), click on the
“Search” button. Next, click on the “Flat Rate Units” button and enter the flat rate labor operation code in the
field to the right, click “Search” to display the Flat Rate Unit Group detail choices.
BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the
“Search” icon. If the “Vehicle Selection” window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select
the applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the “Flat Rate Units”
button and enter a flat rate labor operation code number “without spaces” in the field to the right, click on the
“Search” icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group details” that are available and their
corresponding FRU allowances.
Previous Customer-Pay Repairs – Extended Limited Warranty Reimbursement
MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC MINI USA) will reimburse certain costs for qualifying
customer-pay repairs that were performed on an eligible vehicle prior to the release of this component and
issue specific extended limited warranty.
A qualifying customer pay repair must primarily address this Service Information Bulletin’s
identified vehicle issue and repair. Also, the repair must have been correctly, adequately, and
completely performed as required by the applicable BMW Group approved repair standards,
procedures, processes, and policy instructions.
Eligible 2020 and newer model year vehicles identified and added with the April 2026 SIM update.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion
criteria that apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Repairs that Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States
and Puerto Rico, the diagnosis and repair of issues and items that are outside the intended scope of this
extended coverage, other unrelated issues, and/or that are due to outside influences are not covered by this
extended limited warranty. This exclusion also applies to repairs that were performed using (including those
repairs that result from using) non-genuine MINI parts and/or used passenger car or light truck parts.
Requesting Reimbursement for a Previous Repair that Qualifies
For a customer to request reimbursement for a qualifying customer-pay repair performed either by an
authorized MINI dealer or independent repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico),
please have him/her submit his/her reimbursement request online at www.MINI-RP.com under the following
reference:

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MINI ELW Purge Valve 15Y150M

Reimbursement Request Procedure
The online process is initiated by attaching/sending PDF files of the supporting documentation for the prior
repair.
The letter also includes alternative methods to request reimbursement, either through the mail or by fax as
described below:
MINI Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: MINI ELW Purge Valve 15Y150M
P.O. Box 54067
Hurst, Texas 76054
Fax number: 877-434-2992
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request.
Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback

To submit feedback for the technical topics of this bulletin: Submit your
feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the Warranty
Documentation Portal
To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department

Supporting Materials
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April 2026
Effective as of the date above, the following Important Vehicle Limited Warranty Information applies to the
MINI model with Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 5UXCWSEEDSAMPLE01.
Dear MINI Owner/Lessee:
MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI USA”) is extending the limited warranty for your vehicle's:
•

Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System’s Purge Valve on the above-referenced vehicle to:

•

15 years/150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from your vehicle’s original first
in-service / delivery date.

Over time, the EVAP system’s purge (vent) valve may develop material and operational issues, this can cause hard
starting, and the engine to run rough, especially while idling. Additionally, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
may also illuminate.
This component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW) applies to defects in materials and/or workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements and limitations that apply to the MINI New
Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
This is a notice of a “component-specific" limited warranty extension. This is not a notice of a Recall or Service
Action.
If your vehicle is experiencing a situation like the one described above, please contact your authorized MINI
dealer to schedule an appointment to have the issue with your vehicle diagnosed.
After the MINI dealer confirms that the scope of your vehicle’s issue, and that this extended limited warranty
coverage corresponds and applies to the required vehicle repair, and your vehicle qualifies, the authorized MINI
dealer will perform the applicable covered purge valve replacement repair work free of charge.

Company
MINI USA
A division of BMW
of North America, LLC
Mailing Address
PO Box 1227
Westwood NJ 07675-1227
Website
www.miniusa.com

Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and
Puerto Rico, or the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of this extended coverage
including other EVAP system-related component repairs, other unrelated issues, and/or that are due to outside
influences are not covered by this limited warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs that were
performed using (including those repairs that result from using) non-genuine MINI parts and/or used MINI
passenger car parts.
MINI USA will also reimburse certain costs for qualifying customer-pay repairs that were performed prior to the
release of this component-specific extended limited warranty coverage as described in this letter.
We are determined to exceed your expectations, and we hope that this focused extended limited warranty
coverage will further enhance your ownership experience.
Sincerely,
MINI USA

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MINI Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System Purge Valve: Extended Limited Extension (ELW)
Previous Customer-Pay Repair – Required Documentation Checklist
VIN: 5UXCWSEEDSAMPLE01
Reimbursement for a qualifying customer pay repair is available to the MINI Owner/Lessee who incurred the expense. The
questions below will assist you in reviewing your repair order/invoice documentation. When all your responses below are
“Yes,” and after completing the Checklist, proceed to page three (3) for further instructions.
Prior Repair Review Questions

Answer - One per Row

Was the vehicle’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System's Purge Valve** replaced?

Yes, next

No

Was this a customer paid repair performed before the release of this ELW coverage?

Yes, next

No

As determined by your vehicle’s in-service date (age), and the mileage when the repair was
performed, was the vehicle still within 15 years (180 Mths)/150,000 miles?

Within 15/150,
Yes, next

No

Did the repair facility's diagnosis confirm this component failed? (It did not fail due to
another, or outside issue with your vehicle)

Yes, proceed to
the checklist

No

When a Prior Repair Review Question’s result is a “No” response, no further action is required.
Required Repair Order (RO) or Invoice Documentation - Checklist
For your previous customer paid repair reimbursement request, please include a copy of your completed page 2 document
(one per repair/request) together with legible copies (either a scan, photo, PDF, and/or screenshots) of the following
documentation with your name, address, and your preferred contact telephone number(s) and email address(es).
This documentation must include the following information:
Customer name (including any and all aliases), and address (Current address also if it has changed since the repair)
Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”)
The date of repair
The mileage on your vehicle when the repair was performed*
Itemized list of labor charges for all repairs* including diagnosis
Itemized list of part numbers, descriptions, and quantities, including any miscellaneous items, billed for all repairs*
(*) For repair orders containing multiple repair line items, reimbursement consideration will only be given to those
line-item expenses that are directly related to the specific repair that is now covered by this component issue
and repair-specific extended limited warranty.
Repair orders/invoices missing the vehicle's mileage, and/or those containing only part descriptions with no
corresponding part numbers can either delay, or may be insufficient to support processing your reimbursement request.
(**) You may elect to use non-genuine MINI parts for non-warranty repairs, or repairs beyond the a MINI limited warranty.
As it relates to prior repair reimbursements, if an installed non-genuine MINI part was replaced again with another
non-genuine MINI part, MINI USA is not obligated to pay for the subsequent repair performed using non-genuine MINI
parts, and/or for any repairs for damage that results from using non-genuine MINI parts.
Repair order (RO)/invoice stamped and dated as “PAID”
Cancelled check
Signed credit/debit card receipt
Credit/debit card statement
MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (“MINI USA”) reserves the right to review and adjust/reduce the
amount that will be reimbursed based on what is normally recognized as customary, fair, and reasonable, to diagnose,
perform a repair, or replace a component (including the applicable and scope of replacement parts, related materials,
and the amount charged for shop supplies/document fees, if excessive) to address an operational issue with the
vehicle.
Except for reasonable account number protection measures, illegible, altered/modified, incomplete, non-authentic,
and/or fabricated repair order/invoice documentation will not be accepted.
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MINI Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System Purge Valve ELW Previous
Customer-Pay Repair - Reimbursement Request
VIN: 5UXCWSEEDSAMPLE01
For the MINI model with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed in this letter, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North
America, LLC (“MINI USA”) will reimburse certain costs for qualifying customer-pay repairs that were performed prior to the
release of this component-specific extended limited warranty coverage.
A qualifying customer pay repair must primarily be for a repair to address a covered issue with the the vehicle's EVAP
purge valve. Also, the repair facility‘s procedures to address the situation described must have been performed correctly,
adequately, and completely, as required by the applicable BMW Group approved repair standards and instructions.
Customer-pay repairs are subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to
the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Repairs that Do Not Qualify for Reimbursement
Repairs performed on ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United States and Puerto Rico, or
the diagnosis and repair of issues that are outside the intended scope of this extended coverage including other EVAP systemrelated component repairs, other unrelated issues, and/or that are due to outside influences are not covered by this limited
warranty extension. This exclusion also applies to repairs that were performed using (including those repairs that result from
using) non-genuine MINI parts and/or used MINI passenger car parts.
Requesting Reimbursement
To request reimbursement for a qualifying customer pay repair performed either by an authorized MINI dealer or independent
repair shop located in the United States (including Puerto Rico), please submit your reimbursement request online at
www.MINI-RP.com under the following reference:
• MINI ELW Purge Valve 15Y150M
Reimbursement Request Procedures
The online process is initiated by attaching/sending PDF files of the supporting documentation for the prior repair (Completed
letter page two (2), and the other required documentation).
The alternative method to request reimbursement, either by mail, or by fax, is described below:
MINI Customer Reimbursement Center
Attention: MINI ELW Purge Valve 15Y150M
P.O. Box 54067
Hurst, TX 76054
Fax number: 877-434-2992
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing your request.
Should you have any questions concerning this reimbursement process, please call 1-844-857-0341.

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