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 · 2011–2013
MINI Cooper SD R56 · 143 hp (2011 to 2013)
The MINI Cooper SD of the R56 generation uses the N47C20 diesel engine with 143 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 143 PS / 105 kW
- Displacement
- 1 995 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- N47C20
- Period covered
- 2011–2013
- 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
143 hp (105 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Built from 2011 to 2013.
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In the range
It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. The N47C20 engine is also fitted to: 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 SD R56?
The N47C20 diesel engine (1 995 cc), 143 hp (105 kW).
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Which oil for the MINI Cooper SD?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the N47C20 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026