How do you find out what year your mini was built?

There you'll find the month/year of vehicle manufacture. If you want the actual day of the month your car was build, just call MINIUSA at 1-866-ASK-MINI and with the last seven digits of your VIN number they would be able to tell you the month/day/year the car was finished at the Oxford, UK factory.

1. How do I find out what year my Mini Cooper is?
2. How do I know what model Mini Cooper I have?
3. Is my mini an R50 or R53?
4. Where is the VIN number on a 2013 MINI Cooper?
5. Where was my MINI built?
6. How do I know if my MINI is John Cooper Works?
7. What is a Mini Cooper S R53?
8. How do I know if my Mini is N14 or n18?
9. Where is the color code on a mini?
10. What does a VIN number look like?
11. Where is the Colour code on a mini one?

How do I find out what year my Mini Cooper is?

You can also find out the vehicle's model year and manufacturer through the VIN. The 10th character in the VIN is the model year. Digits four through eight typically provide information about the model, body type, transmission type, and engine code.

How do I know what model Mini Cooper I have?

MINI Cooper models are categorized using the letter R or F and then 2 digits. This is the chassis code format that BMW uses. There are some inconsistencies but for the most part they are pretty intuitive. Generation 1 and 2 MINIs start with the letter "R" while the generation 3 MINIs start with the letter "F."

Is my mini an R50 or R53?

R50 refers to the base model MINIs. These are the Cooper, the MINI One and the diesel-powered MINI One D. R53 refers to the top of the line hatchback model, the MINI Cooper S and Cooper S models with the John Cooper Works package.

Where is the VIN number on a 2013 MINI Cooper?

Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver's side door jam (sometimes on the passenger's side), under the windshield on the driver's side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column.

Where was my MINI built?

The Mini Hatch/Hardtop, Clubman, Coupe and Roadster are assembled at BMW's Plant Oxford in Cowley, England. The Mini Convertible and Countryman are assembled at VDL Nedcar in Born (Netherlands), the Mini Hatch/Hardtop is also assembled here besides the Oxford plant.

How do I know if my MINI is John Cooper Works?

Externally, you will see the JCW badge at the front on the bottom grille ONLY and at the back there will be no Cooper S sign whatsoever, there will be a JCW badge on the right hand side I believe. Also the exhaust tips should have no JCW logo on them, they are just bare chrome tips.

What is a Mini Cooper S R53?

The first-generation of the new Mini Cooper, or R53, is a hilariously fun hot hatch. ... The early-2000s Cooper S also drives better, thanks to a zippy supercharged engine, great steering, and willing chassis.

How do I know if my Mini is N14 or n18?

they do look different, the coilpacks on the n18 are diagonally placed, as the N14 are all straight. . That's the kind of thing i'm looking for.

Where is the color code on a mini?

On all Minis, the paint code is on the passenger side either on the firewall or on the strut tower. All Mini Cooper paint color codes are made of three characters, whether they are all letters, all numbers or a mix of the two.

What does a VIN number look like?

What does the VIN number look like? The VIN number is 17 characters long and is comprised of both digits and capital letters. ... The first part of the VIN number is the country and manufacturer, the second is the vehicle description and the remainder serves as a unique identifier for your car.

Where is the Colour code on a mini one?

Mini paint codes will be located on the passenger side firewall, or on the passenger side strut tower. They are three digits long and may contain numbers and letters. Most codes are three numbers.