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]R56 · 2010–2013
MINI Cooper S R56 · 184 hp (2010 to 2013)
The MINI Cooper S of the R56 generation uses the N18B16 petrol engine with 184 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 184 PS / 135 kW
- Displacement
- 1 598 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- N18B16
- Period covered
- 2010–2013
- 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
184 hp (135 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Built from 2010 to 2013.
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In the range
It sits between the Cooper S (175 hp) and the John Cooper Works (211 hp). It replaces the 175 hp version built until 2010. The N18B16 engine is also fitted to: MINI Cabrio (R57), MINI Clubman (R55), MINI Countryman (R60).
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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 R56?
The N18B16 petrol engine (1 598 cc), 184 hp (135 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the MINI Cooper S?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the N18B16 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026