F57 · 2016–2021

MINI Cabrio Cooper D F57 · 116 hp (2016 to 2021)

The MINI Cabrio Cooper D of the F57 generation uses the B37C15 diesel engine with 116 hp. Oil, timing drive and known issues of this engine are covered in the “Engine” block on this page.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Diesel
Power
116 PS / 85 kW
Displacement
1 496 cm³
Cylinders
3
Engine code
B37C15
Period covered
2016–2021
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 6 speeds
  • Automatic · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

116 hp (85 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Built from 2016 to 2021.

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In the range

It is the only diesel version of this generation. The B37C15 engine is also fitted to: MINI (F55/F56), MINI Clubman (F54), MINI Countryman (F60), BMW X1 (F48), BMW X2 (F39).

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BMW B37 diesel engine (1.5 l, three-cylinder)

This applies to every car fitted with the B37 engine.

What the B37 is

Inline three-cylinder diesel engine of 1,496 cc (84 mm bore, 90 mm stroke) with common-rail direct injection and turbocharging. It powers the 116d (facelifted F20 1 Series, then F40) and the 214d/216d F45/F46 Active Tourer and Gran Tourer, among others. Codes found: B37D15A according to ADAC for the 2015 F20 116d (85 kW/116 PS, 270 Nm), B37C15U1 (RDE2) in BMW data for the 2019 F40 116d (85 kW/116 hp, 270 Nm).

Source : [7] [3] [2] [10]

Engine oil

BMW handbooks only list oils for topping up and leave the oil change to a qualified workshop; the list depends on the handbook edition. 2 Series Active Tourer F45 handbook (II/17): BMW Longlife-04, or Longlife-12 FE for certain diesels only, in SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30; otherwise up to 1 litre of ACEA C3. F45 facelift handbook (VI/19): BMW Longlife-04 or -12 FE — the handbook adds that Longlife-12 FE is not suitable for the 25d, 35d, 40d and 50d diesels — in SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 or 5W-40 (0W-20 and 5W-20 are excluded for diesels); otherwise up to 1 litre of ACEA C2 or C3. 1 Series F40 handbook (II/22): BMW Longlife-04 or -12 FE, in SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 or 5W-40; otherwise up to 1 litre of ACEA C2 or C3. No additives. Quantity published by BMW: 4.8 l for the B37C15U1 of the F40 116d (oil-change quantity). No quantity is sourced here for other installations.

Source : [8] [9] [4] [3]

Timing drive

Chain, according to ADAC. BMW’s training documents on the modular family explain that, because the crankcase is shared by petrol and diesel engines, the timing drive is two-part: a lower chain drives an intermediate shaft, which on the diesels also drives the high-pressure pump, and an upper chain drives the camshafts. The sources consulted give no replacement interval.

Source : [7] [5] [6]

Recall campaign

In October 2018 BMW expanded a technical campaign on the EGR module of certain diesels: glycol leaking from the EGR cooler, combined with soot deposits, can create smouldering particles and, very rarely, melt the intake manifold or cause a fire. About 1.6 million vehicles worldwide, built August 2010 to August 2017, with periods varying by model; the module is checked and faulty parts replaced. BMW does not list engine codes, so have the VIN checked.

Source : [11]

What changed over the years

2015: facelifted F20 116d with the B37D15A, NOx storage catalyst and particulate filter, Euro 6b (ADAC). 2019: B37C15U1 in the F40 1 Series, Euro 6d-compliant — BMW announces a revised turbocharger and injection (2,200 bar), two-stage exhaust gas recirculation and an AdBlue SCR system in addition to the particulate filter and NOx adsorption catalyst.

Source : [7] [2] [3]

Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Per CBS, at the latest 24 months

24 months

Due date calculated by the car from use. BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the engine.

Source [1]

Pads and discs

Per wear sensors

Front and rear tracked separately by CBS.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Every 24 months

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the MINI Cabrio Cooper D F57?

The B37C15 diesel engine (1 496 cc), 116 hp (85 kW).

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Which oil for the MINI Cabrio Cooper D?

A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the B37C15 engine. The “Engine” block on this page and the vehicle’s handbook give the exact approval.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

  2. [2] BMW Media information 05/2019 — The all-new BMW 1 Series (press kit)

    BMW Group · EN · Europe (ACEA) · PDF p. 2 (launch dates), pp. 13–14 (xDrive, limited-slip differential), pp. 16–20 (engines, transmissions) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  3. [3] BMW UK Technical data — The all-new BMW 1 Series (118i, M135i xDrive)

    BMW (UK) Ltd. · EN · United Kingdom · Basic data summary (engine description B38A15M1 / B48A20T1); Motor: “Engine oil (exchange quantity)” · Accessed 08/10/2026

  4. [4] BMW 1er (F40) Betriebsanleitung, Sach-Nr. 01405A54108 – II/22 (online copy)

    BMW AG (online copy: Kfz-Handbuch.de) · DE · Germany · p. 182 (Servicebedarf), pp. 349–357 (Kraftstoff, AdBlue, Motoröl, Kühlmittel), pp. 360–361 (Condition Based Service, Service Historie) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  5. [5] BMW Technical training — B46 Engine (with the B38 three-cylinder)

    BMW of North America — Technical training (archive.org copy) · EN · USA · Information status June 2014 · §1 (B38/B46, “Bx8”) · §2.2.7 Chain drive, Bx8 engines (pp. 57–58) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  6. [6] BMW Technical training — B58 Engine

    BMW of North America — Technical training (archive.org copy) · EN · USA · Information status April 2015 · §1.2 Modular design · §1.3 Technical data (engine oil specification) · §2.2.4 Chain drive · Accessed 08/10/2026

  7. [7] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 116d M Sport (5-Türer) (03/15 – 06/17)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Technische Daten: Motorcode, Leistung, Drehmoment, Hubraum, Modellstart/Modellende, Schadstoffklasse, Nockenwellensteuerung · Rückrufe · Accessed 08/10/2026

  8. [8] BMW 2er Active Tourer (F45) Betriebsanleitung, Sach-Nr. 01402978274 – II/17 (online copy)

    BMW AG (online copy: Kfz-Handbuch.de) · DE · Germany · p. 96 (Servicebedarf), pp. 214–215 (Kraftstoffqualität), pp. 231–234 (Motoröl), pp. 235–236 (Kühlmittel), pp. 237–238 (Condition Based Service, Service Historie) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  9. [9] BMW 2er Active Tourer (F45) Betriebsanleitung, Sach-Nr. 01402666468 – VI/19 (online copy)

    BMW AG (online copy: Kfz-Handbuch.de) · DE · Germany · pp. 140–141 (Servicebedarf), pp. 270–273 (Kraftstoff, AdBlue), pp. 295–298 (Motoröl), pp. 299–300 (Kühlmittel), pp. 301–302 (Condition Based Service, Service Historie) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  10. [10] BMW parts catalogue (ETK) — BMW 2 Series F45 Active Tourer, Europe: model and engine list

    bmwfans.info (copy of the BMW ETK parts catalogue) · EN · Europe · Model, Engine: 214d/216d B37, 216i/218i B38, 218d/220d (and xDrive) B47, 220i/225i/225i xDrive B48, 225xe B38X · Accessed 08/10/2026

  11. [11] BMW — élargissement de la campagne EGR, 23/10/2018

    BMW Group · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Page 1 : fuite glycol, suie, risque thermique ; périodes variables selon modèle, contrôle et remplacement des composants concernés. · Accessed 08/10/2026

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