2010 Mini Cooper Cooper S
Pull-A-Part Nashville in Nashville, TN
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Common issues and frequently pulled parts for this 2010 Mini Cooper.
Turbo fails from oil starvation due to extended oil change intervals (Mini recommended 15,000-mile intervals); tens of thousands of turbo failures documented.
N14 timing chain stretches and tensioner fails prematurely --- often before 60,000 miles. Cam correlation codes (P0012, P0015, P0341). Causes engine damage if not addressed. Subject to Mini recall.
VANOS (variable valve timing) solenoid fails causing rough idle, CEL, and poor power delivery; very common on N14 and N16 engines.
Water pump plastic impeller cracks or friction wheel seizes causing coolant loss and overheating; common on both N12 and N14 engines.
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This 2010 Mini Cooper is currently listed at Pull-A-Part Nashville in Nashville, TN. It was added to the yard on March 5, 2026 and is located in row 317. Vehicles like this Cooper are commonly searched for parts including engines, transmissions, and interior components.
The listed 1.6L displacement can help confirm engine compatibility when comparing similar vehicles. Transmission details are not listed for this vehicle, so verifying compatibility in person may be necessary. Drivetrain details are not listed for this vehicle, so verifying compatibility in person may be necessary. VIN WMWMS3C59ATY08378 can help confirm fitment when comparing donor parts. This vehicle was assembled in OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM (UK), which can sometimes indicate specific trim or configuration differences. Trim level: Cooper S.
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