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]R50/R53 · 2004–2006
MINI Cooper S R50/R53 · 170 hp (2004 to 2006)
The MINI Cooper S of the R50/R53 generation uses the W11B16 petrol engine with 170 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 170 PS / 125 kW
- Displacement
- 1 598 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- W11B16
- Period covered
- 2004–2006
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
170 hp (125 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2004 to 2006.
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In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. It replaces the 163 hp version built until 2004. The W11B16 engine is also fitted to: MINI Cabrio (R52).
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Maintenance and records
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 Cooper S R50/R53?
The W11B16 petrol engine (1 598 cc), 170 hp (125 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the MINI Cooper S?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the W11B16 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026