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F5X F60 B36 B46 B48 EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YRS/150,000 MLS
2026-04-27
This Service Information bulletin (Revision 01) supersedes SI M01 03 24 dated October 2024
What’s New:
2020 and newer model year vehicles added as identified
Attachment updated and added

MODEL
E-Series
F54

Model Year
2018 to 2019

Model Description
Cooper Clubman

F54

2019 to 2024

Cooper S Clubman

F54

2018 to 2024

Cooper S Clubman ALL4

F54

2018 to 2024

John Cooper Works Clubman ALL4

F55

2018 to 2024

Cooper Hardtop 4 door

F55

2018 to 2024

Cooper S Hardtop 4 door

F56

2018 to 2024

Cooper Hardtop 2 Door

F56

2018 to 2024

Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door

F56

2018 to 2024

John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door

F57

2018 to 2024

Cooper Convertible

F57

2018 to 2024

Cooper S Convertible

F57

2018 to 2024

John Cooper Works Convertible

F60
F60

2020 to 2024
2020 to 2024

Cooper Countryman
Cooper Countryman ALL4

F60

2018 to 2024

Cooper S Countryman

F60

2018 to 2024

Cooper S Countryman ALL4

F60

2018 to 2024

John Cooper Works Countryman
ALL4

AG Model Code
LN53 / LN63
LN93 / LN03 /
LV73
LU53 / LU63 /
XJ23
LV93 / LV03 /
JZ03
XU13 / XU23 /
XU73 / 33DK
XU43 / XU43 /
XU93 / 53DK
XP53 / XP63 /
XR33 / 33DH
XP83 / XP83 /
XR53 / 53DH
XM93 / XM03 /
XR03 / XR93 /
XX03 / 73DH
WG53 / WG63 /
WJ33 / 23DL
WG93 / WG03 /
WJ53 / 43DL
WH93 / WH03 /
WJ03 / 63DL
YW33 / 23BR
YW63 / 43BR
YT43 / YW73 /
53BR
YT53 / YX23 /
83BR
YV93 / YV03 /
33BS

Engine
B36M
B46M /
B46C
B46M /
B46C
B48O /
B48E
B36M /
B36C
B46M /
B46C
B36M /
B36C
B46M /
B46D
B48O /
B46D /
B48E
B36M /
B36C
B46M /
B46C
B48O /
B46D
B36C
B36C
B46M /
B46C
B46M /
B46C
B48O /
B48E

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).
Eligible Vehicles
Eligible Model Vehicles up to and including Model Year 2019

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SI M01 03 24 (RC 13 90 90 03 00): For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve
limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15
years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is
subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that
apply to the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Eligible 2020 and Newer Model Year Vehicles as identified with the April 2026 SIM Update
SI M01 03 24 (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.
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.

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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

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.

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.

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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

F5x F60 B36 B46 B48 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
16 00 500

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

Labor Allowance
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

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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:
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.

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