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 · 2008–2010
MINI John Cooper Works R56 · 211 hp (2008 to 2010)
The MINI John Cooper Works of the R56 generation uses the N14B16 petrol engine with 211 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 211 PS / 155 kW
- Displacement
- 1 598 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- N14B16
- Period covered
- 2008–2010
- 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
211 hp (155 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2008 to 2010.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation.
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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 John Cooper Works R56?
The N14B16 petrol engine (1 598 cc), 211 hp (155 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the MINI John Cooper Works?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the N14B16 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026