Representative photoSafety certificate for a 2016 MINI Cooper
Safety certificate for the 2016 MINI Cooper: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.5 to 8.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2016 MINI Cooper for safety certificate
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2016 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 36 | 33 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,617 | US$2,750 | US$2,950 | US$3,083 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,626 | $2,730 | $2,940 | $3,080 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (15), exterior lighting (14) and electrical system (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V222000 | 2017-03-31 | exterior lighting:brake lights | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of... |
| 16V747000 | 2016-10-17 | seat belts:front:retractor | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt... |
| 15V887000 | 2015-12-30 | steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts. |
| 15V628000 | 2015-10-07 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Safety certificate: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a safety certificate on the 2016 MINI Cooper, we connect you with a trusted shop. Only a licensed inspection station can issue a Safety Standards Certificate in Ontario.
Your Cooper and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Cooper. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo. The powertrain here is the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Stay on the road
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Before the shop starts
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Good habits for your car
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Next step
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request safety certificate
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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