2012 MINI Countryman N16B16A/N18B16C (R60)
R60 / 5-door crossover SUV / Global (noting specific engine variants vary by region)
N16B16AN18B16CN18B16AB48A20M0N47D20AN57D30Exact year/trim recordGold
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Timing chain wear on N14 and N18 petrol engines
- Diesel particulate filter clogging on diesel models
- Water pump failure
First checks
- Inspect timing chain tensioner and guides (petrol)
- Check diesel particulate filter health
- Check cooling system for leaks
Before replacing parts
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- R60 MINI Countryman was the first generation introduced in 2010 globally and sold in 2012 widely.
- Market-specific engine availability: petrol variants more common in North America and Asia; diesels primarily in Europe.