Hi im farely new to the mini word. Im planning to buy this Mini Roof Rack Bar from a wrecked r56. I was wondering if it will fit in my r53 or do i just look for a different one?

LOSING MY MIND ON THIS R53…

2002 R53 MCS, has typical loss of certain electronics in the car, possibly from a bad BCM, or so I thought… Car starts and runs with no issue.

I’ve now swapped 3 different modules and nothing gets better. I even have a fourth module going to ECU Pro right now to be tested and programmed to my VIN.

I also tested grounds, relays, foot well fuses and board, alternator, battery, all 4 connectors for the BCM and more…

WHAT AM I MISSING?!

Randomly, everything will work perfectly while driving, but as soon as the car is shut off and back on, everything is off again.

Symptoms:

Tach and Speedo work, but the lights don’t turn on to illuminate the entire dash gauges where the numbers are. The CEL works, airbag and seat belt lights work, DSC light works, etc. Gas gauge and temp needles work fine too.

Exterior headlight (low and high) and turn signals work, but doesn’t tell me they’re on in the dash.

Aftermarket stereo turns on and plays no problem.

Auto AC entire unit no power, sometimes just lights work on it and can’t use it. But when everything randomly works, the HVAC system is great with blowing air and heat.

Wiper blades no problem. Brake lights work fine, too.

I bought the car for 45k miles on it and it drove great so far. After about a month the AC quit blowing air. No hot or cold.

Is this a common issue for older minis? I haven't seen any blown fuses that I have checked so far. So what's my next step?

the p2096 has been on for a while but I cant find out how to get it to go away. that p0444 is new and i dont know what that's about

Anyone have a way to determine whether the black plastic or aluminum bodied BCM is correct for the 2002 R53 Mini Cooper S?

How can I look it up using the VIN?

Or can multiple people confirm their factory BCM is either the plastic or aluminum module?

I have two BCMs, both aluminum bodied, one from an R50 A/T and one from an unknown vehicle. The unknown BCM is in the photo, and both modules have the same numbers on them. Both have issues or they’re not programmed for an R53. Some electronics works with one BCM while they don’t with the other. I also heard you can swap BCMs between the R53 without needing reprogrammed? But, one clicks and buzzes my entire drive and is fairly usable, and the other won’t let the HVAC controls work and the hazard lights flash non-stop.

Neither module works fully which is why I wonder if the R53 is actually supposed to have the black plastic BCM. Or if one of these just simply needs programmed.

Help me out before I throw a fit and scream. 😅😡

I've lost the nut for the top hydraulic mount on the passenger side. Would anyone happen to know the thread size?

I've got the torx bolt (I know they say don't reuse but I'm reusing for another week) but I need the nut that fits on the very top of the mount.

Hello I’ve got an r53 that is taking water into the cabin whenever it rains. Is there any way of testing what seal or drains aren’t working. Or any common leak points. Any help would be amazing.

My 2005 R53 has an oil temp sensor for the oem sensor on the oil drain plug for the sport chrono gauges. What size crush washer does it use since it’s not the plug you replace every oil change

Just got my wheel back from royal steering wheels. Looks and feels great. I’ve got a check mate and never liked the wheel. It was silver and dark blue leather, plus it was a bit worn.

They made it slightly thicker for me, with smooth leather on the top, perforated on the sides. Dark blue stitching and ring on the top.

If anyone is thinking about getting theirs done, I would definitely recommend them. It was £199 posted back, and took about a week.

Like the title says, I put in my newly acquired intake and intercooler air diverter expecting to hear a nice bump in “whine” volume. Not sure if I’m just tweakin but I notice nearly no difference at all to the stock air box! Anyway…it looks really good lol

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-godspeed-parts/mono-ss-coilover-adjustable-dampening-godspeed-project-mss0820-a/sd-gs-mss0820-a~/

is anyone else running this on their minis? what's it been like so far and how long have you had them on? i'm not looking to get any insane track usage out of these, really just commuting to and from work. the reason i want these is because they have a solid top rather than a rubber bushing like stock, don't want to have to constantly be replacing that. (mine's already broken on both sides.) all feedback is helpful but please for the love of god if you're gonna say OEM is better please leave the thread

Every time I do an oil change I fight the oil filter housing cap to not cross thread. Are there any tips on getting the threads started? (Third owner of the car, maybe it was previously cross threaded?)

I’ve been using 5w40 since it’s higher mileage (170,000) and just curious what others out there use!

I have and 06 r53 with an innovate Motorsports afm oil pressure/oil temp gauge, i just replaced the sensor today because the old one was leaking but this one only goes to 100psi, I’m wondering what sensor y’all are using? also the oil temp sensor(built into a afm drain plug) is missing and has no magnet, I don’t want to get the whole kit to replace it and I’d like a magnet. Anyone know where to get one? Even one with out a magnet. Thanks

the reviews aren't too bad, a couple people say it takes a bit if work to get to fit right but ultimately comes out looking good

Viewing this 2005 R53, ad states: Mini Cooper s Supercharged 79 mileage with history Two keys Manual Looks and drives great Exhaust system Kn filter Pop and bangs Great car

At 79k mileage what should I be looking out for when viewing?

Hey! I have a 03 r53 and was driving to work perfectly normal and went to shift into 4th to get onto the highway and it would not go into any gears, unless I forced it in. Now when I come to a stop the car won’t run unless I put it in neutral it’s like my clutch pedal is not doing anything. Brake fluid is full so as far as I know the slave cylinder is ok, and the master cylinder seems to be moving as it should. Where should I start? This was a weekend/fun car so I don’t have to drive my truck everywhere but it’s been parked for a little now and I would really like to have it going again for the summer!

Thank you!