BMW Mini Gearbox Problems
The earlier BMW Mini (mk1) is notorious for it’s long list of common problems and includes the common failing 5-Speed manual gearbox. The BMW Mini Mk1 is fitted with a Midland box across all models including the Mini ONE and Cooper. This is possibly one of the most common gearboxes we see in our workshops.
The most common problem with these gearboxes is bearing failure and more often it’s either the pinion bearing or front bearing on the lay gear – you may notice a distinctive noise as they progress to wear out. If you do notice the problem in it’s early stages, the cost of repair is much cheaper than if you wait for the bearings to completely collapse.
Once the bearings collapse, it could as much as double the repair bill depending on the extent of damage it causes. We’ve seen gear-sets get chewed to bits and gearbox casings cracked – this type of damage is irreparable and new casings and gearsets can be very expensive.
Common BMW Mini Gearbox Faults
- Noisy Gearbox (Crunching / Whining / Grinding Noise)
- Not Going Into Gear (especially 2nd + 5th)
- Stuck In Gear (commonly 2nd + 5th)
- Loss of Power / Clutch Slipping
If the front bearing fails, your clutch may need replacing due to oil contamination.
Our BMW Mini Gearbox Rebuild + Free Fitting Service
We are able to fully strip & rebuild the BMW Mini gearbox. We use new genuine OEM components when repairing gearboxes to ensure each and every reconditioned gearbox meets & exceeds OE specifications. All of our rebuilt gearboxes come with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty and free fitting in our gearbox service centre.
If you have a gearbox fault with your BMW Mini, call us today on 0203 815 9441.
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Hi i have mini one 2001 115k on the clock which has lost all drive, i can put it into gear but it does not move, any thoughts on this? and how much it would cost to repair?
Hi Emmanuel
Thanks for the enquiry,
There are a number of reasons you can experience this type of failure. We have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi can I have a price for a 03 cooper gear box rebuild please
Hi Dave
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi Guys
My wife’s 2002, 46,000 mile Mini One has just started making a faint rattling/whirring noise when driving. The noise is present at constant speed and under acceleration and deceleration and seems to change with the road speed. When travelling and depressing the clutch the noise almost disappears but not quite.
We live in Preston Lancs. Would it be feasible for you to rebuild the gearbox if necessary and what sort of costs would be involved?
Cheers
Gavin
Hi Gavin
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
i have a 2002 mini cooper and it has started having a winding noise when in 4th and 5th. is it a full gear box change or simpler fix and how much .
thanks
andy
Hi Andy
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Could you please give a price for a 2003 Mini Cooper gearbox rebuild as it rattling ( clacking) particularly in second gear. Guess the gearbox could be removed by our local garage and sent to you?
Hello Tony
Thank you for your enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi Guys daughters mini cooper 03 with 45000 miles and 1 owner car drives perfect all 5 gears work as they should no rattles or noises ,crunches etc problem being sometimes hard to get it into reverse have to put it in nuetral couple of small revs then it will usually go in to reverse any idea of problem and likely cost many thanks
Hello Les,
Thank you for your enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi there
I believe my wife’s Cooper may have started to develop the whining noise as described in other posts. Please can you send me your pricing list.
Many thanks
Pete
Hello Pete,
Thank you for your enquiry,
We have sent you over an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi Jason
Wifes 04 cooper needs midland gearbox replacement. Would you be able to give me full pricing as well as closest available garage, im based in exeter.
Kind regards
Mark
Hello Mark,
Thank you for your enquiry.
I have sent over an email now with pricing and further information.
Kind Regards,
Jason
Sinspeed
Hi I have a 2002 mini with a noisey gearbox how much would it cost to repair please, I’m in Torquay Devon.
Hello Dan,
Thank you for your enquiry.
I have sent over an email now with pricing and further information.
Kind Regards,
Jason
Sinspeed
Hi the gearbox in my 03 mini is very noisy and rattles a lot, I’ve been told it needs to be replaced and was wondering if you could send me a quick quotation for this, thanks.
Hello Alex,
Thank you for your enquiry.
I have sent over an email now with pricing and further information regarding your enquiry for a rebuild of your Mini Gearbox.
Kind Regards,
Jason
Sinspeed