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 Countryman (U25)
2023–now
3
engines covered
8
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The MINI Countryman (U25) has been built since 2023.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 8 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.
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 |
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
Gearboxes
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 |
| DSG/DCT oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km | €70–250 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 33,658, of which 65 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) · 115 kW (156 hp) · Hybrid | 33.6 % | 2025–2025 | 136 g/km | 6.1 L |
| Electric150 kW (204 hp) · Electric | 26.3 % | 2025–2025 | — | — |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,995 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Hybrid | 13.2 % | 2025–2025 | 124 g/km | 4.7 L |
| Electric225 kW (306 hp) · Electric | 10.1 % | 2025–2025 | — | — |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 150 kW (204 hp) · Hybrid | 9.1 % | 2025–2025 | 153 g/km | 6.8 L |
| 2.0 petrol (BMW B48)2.0 (1,998 cm³) · 221 kW (300 hp) · Petrol | 4.6 % | 2025–2025 | 180 g/km | 8.0 L |
| Electric68 kW (92 hp) · Electric | 1.9 % | 2025–2025 | — | — |
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 Countryman (U25) 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.
What are the known problems with the MINI Countryman (U25)?
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); coolant loss (plastic coolant pipes / expansion tank) (80,000–180,000 km, €150–600). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used MINI Countryman (U25)?
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
MINI Countryman (R60) 2010–2016MINI Countryman (F60) 2017–2024
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
MINI Hatch (F56) 2014–2023BMW 5 Series (G30) 2017–2023BMW 3 Series (G20) 2019–BMW X3 (G01) 2017–2024BMW 1 Series (F40) 2019–2024BMW X1 (U11) 2022–BMW X2 (F39) 2018–2023BMW 5 Series (G60) 2023–
Other MINI models
MINI Aceman 2024–MINI Hatch (F66 / J01) 2024–MINI Clubman (F54) 2015–2024
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