Front control arm bushes
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Shimmy under braking
Fix: Replace bushes / arms
€250–600
Common faults, service intervals and costs
MINI Clubman (F54)
2015–2024
4
engines covered
11
known faults
25,402
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
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The MINI Clubman (F54) was built from 2015 to 2024.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 11 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DCT mechatronic / solenoids: it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €800–2,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (7.8 %), tyres and wheels (7.5 %), brakes (2.0 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: tyres and wheels. It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 / 1.5 3-cyl petrol (BMW / MINI B38) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · BMW LL-17FE+ / LL-01 · ~4.25 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-17FE+ / LL-01 · ~5.25 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0d (BMW B47) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.5d 3-cyl (BMW / MINI B37) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Run-flat tyres (harsh, expensive)
usually 0–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Harsh ride; expensive to replace
Fix: Budget accordingly
free / recall
Faults by engine
1.2 / 1.5 3-cyl petrol (BMW / MINI B38)
Coolant leaks (hoses / thermostat)
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant level warning
Fix: Replace hose or thermostat
€150–500
2.0 petrol (BMW B48)
Valve cover / oil filter housing seep
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Oil misting, burning smell
Fix: Reseal
€250–600
Coolant loss (plastic coolant pipes / expansion tank)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant warning, sweet smell, level drops
Fix: Find and replace the leaking pipe or tank
€150–600
2.0d (BMW B47)
EGR cooler recall (2015–2018)
usually 60,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Coolant leaks into the EGR system
Fix: Check recall status; free replacement
free / recall
DPF saturation
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF warning, frequent regeneration
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,800
1.5d 3-cyl (BMW / MINI B37)
EGR cooler recall
usually 40,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2014–2018 only
Signs: Coolant leak into the EGR
Fix: Check recall status (free)
free / recall
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Steptronic (ZF 6HP / 8HP)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Steptronic DCT (7-speed, wet)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.2 / 1.5 3-cyl petrol (BMW / MINI B38) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 25,402 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.2 % | 2.0 % | 2.5 % | 2.8 % |
| Suspension | 0.9 % | 1.9 % | 3.5 % | 6.5 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.7 % | 7.5 % | 8.6 % | 10.6 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.2 % | 7.8 % | 9.9 % | 13.0 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.3 % | 0.2 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % | 0.5 % | 1.0 % | 1.9 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 11,215 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 | 6–8 | 9–11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.4 % | 1.7 % | 2.9 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.8 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.6 % | 11.1 % | 15.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 3.4 % | 10.1 % | 17.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.6 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 135,125, of which 14 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 / 1.5 3-cyl petrol (BMW / MINI B38)1.5 (1,499 cm³) · 100 kW (136 hp) · Petrol | 27.0 % | 2015–2024 | 141 g/km | 6.1 L |
| 2.0d (BMW B47)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 13.2 % | 2015–2024 | 127 g/km | 5.1 L |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 141 kW (192 hp) · Petrol | 10.7 % | 2015–2023 | 154 g/km | 7.0 L |
| 1.2 / 1.5 3-cyl petrol (BMW / MINI B38)1.5 (1,499 cm³) · 75 kW (102 hp) · Petrol | 10.4 % | 2015–2023 | 140 g/km | 6.1 L |
| 1.5d 3-cyl (BMW / MINI B37)1.5 (1,496 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Diesel | 9.0 % | 2015–2023 | 115 g/km | 4.8 L |
| 1.2 / 1.5 3-cyl petrol (BMW / MINI B38)1.5 (1,499 cm³) · Petrol | 6.7 % | 2017–2023 | 135 g/km | — |
| 2.0d (BMW B47)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 140 kW (190 hp) · Diesel | 5.4 % | 2015–2024 | 136 g/km | 5.4 L |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 131 kW (178 hp) · Petrol | 4.8 % | 2020–2024 | 148 g/km | 6.5 L |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 225 kW (306 hp) · Petrol | 3.7 % | 2020–2024 | 177 g/km | 7.6 L |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,998 cm³) · Petrol | 3.1 % | 2016–2023 | 154 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
Does the MINI Clubman (F54) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.2 / 1.5 3-cyl petrol (BMW / MINI B38): chain; 2.0 petrol (BMW B48): chain; 2.0d (BMW B47): chain; 1.5d 3-cyl (BMW / MINI B37): chain.
What are the known problems with the MINI Clubman (F54)?
The faults with the highest risk: EGR cooler recall (2015–2018) (60,000–150,000 km, free / recall); DCT mechatronic / solenoids (120,000–220,000 km, €800–2,000); DPF saturation (150,000–250,000 km, €300–1,800); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the MINI Clubman (F54) most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (7.8 %), tyres and wheels (7.5 %), brakes (2.0 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: tyres and wheels. It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
What should you check when buying a used MINI Clubman (F54)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: coolant leaks into the EGR system; harsh shifts. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
BMW 3 Series (F30) 2012–2019BMW 1 Series (F20) 2011–2019MINI Hatch (F56) 2014–2023BMW 5 Series (G30) 2017–2023BMW 3 Series (G20) 2019–BMW 4 Series (F32) 2013–2020BMW X1 (F48) 2015–2022BMW X3 (G01) 2017–2024
Other MINI models
MINI Countryman (F60) 2017–2024MINI Paceman (R61) 2013–2016MINI Countryman (R60) 2010–2016MINI Countryman (U25) 2023–MINI Aceman 2024–MINI Hatch (F66 / J01) 2024–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026