Collection: Used Mini Cooper Engines For Sale

Browse Mini Cooper Engines by Year

Pick your model year for VIN-matched inventory. More year pages coming online weekly — if your year is not yet linked, text us your VIN and we will match you.

Mini Cooper Engines We Cover

Real engines from our warehouse, tested and ready to ship. Our Mini Cooper inventory spans every major engine family Mini Cooper has produced for the U.S. market.

W10 1.6L Tritec (Cooper R50)

Cooper R50 (2001-2006). Chrysler-BMW Tritec 1.6L naturally-aspirated four — the original R50 Cooper engine, built at the Tritec Motors plant in Brazil. Vintage donor pool, huge parts availability. Timing chain and thermostat housing wear are the two things to check.

W11 1.6L Supercharged (Cooper S R53)

Cooper S R53 (2002-2006). Eaton M45 supercharged Tritec 1.6L — R53 is a devoted enthusiast platform. Supercharger snout wear on high-mileage units is documented. We inspect snout play before listing.

N12 1.6L NA (Cooper R56)

Cooper R56 (2007-2010), Clubman, Convertible. First-gen Prince engine — BMW-PSA Peugeot co-developed 1.6L. Timing chain guide failure and carbon buildup on intake valves are the two documented issues. We verify chain rattle before listing.

N14 1.6L Turbo (Cooper S R56)

Cooper S R56 (2007-2010), JCW. Turbocharged Prince 1.6L — direct injection with the same timing chain and carbon buildup concerns as N12, plus HPFP (high-pressure fuel pump) failures documented. We walnut-blast option available.

N18 1.6L Turbo (Cooper S R56 revised)

Cooper S R56 (2011-2013), R55, R60 Countryman S. Revised Prince turbo with improved timing chain tensioner and updated HPFP. NOT interchangeable with N14 despite same displacement — different ECU calibration, different chain tensioner design.

N16 1.6L NA (Cooper R56 revised)

Cooper R56 (2011-2013), Clubman, Countryman base. Revised naturally-aspirated Prince 1.6L — successor to N12 with improved timing chain hardware. Not interchangeable with N12 despite shared displacement.

N20 2.0L Turbo (Countryman)

Countryman Cooper S ALL4 (2013-2016 limited applications). BMW N20 2.0L turbo four shared with 3 Series 328i and 5 Series 528i. Timing chain guide failure is documented on early N20 units — pre-2015 typically.

B38 1.5L Turbo 3-Cylinder (Cooper F56)

Cooper F55/F56 (2014+), Clubman F54, Countryman F60. BMW B38 1.5L turbo three-cylinder — modern modular BMW engine. Timing chain wear past 100K is documented. F-chassis platform is NOT interchangeable with earlier R-chassis Mini.

B48 2.0L Turbo (Cooper S F56)

Cooper S F55/F56 (2014+), Clubman S F54, Countryman S F60. BMW B48 2.0L turbo four shared with modern 3 Series 330i. Multiple output variants — verify by chassis and trim, not just displacement.

B48 JCW 2.0L Turbo High-Output

JCW F56 (2015+), JCW Clubman F54, JCW Countryman F60. High-output B48 variant tuned for JCW applications — 228-306hp depending on year. Not interchangeable with standard B48 despite shared engine family.

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Why Buy a Used Mini Cooper Engine from Auto Power Source

Mini Cooper's engine history splits sharply into three eras: the R50/R53 Tritec era (2001-2006, Chrysler-BMW co-developed 1.6L, built in Brazil), the R56 Prince era (2007-2013, BMW-PSA Peugeot co-developed 1.6L N12/N14/N16/N18), and the modern F-chassis BMW modular era (2014+, B38 1.5L three-cylinder and B48 2.0L four shared with 3 Series and 5 Series). Each era has its own donor pool and its own known concerns — Tritec supercharger snout wear on R53, Prince timing chain guide failure and HPFP on R56, BMW B38/B48 timing chain wear past 100K on F-chassis. R-chassis and F-chassis are NOT cross-compatible — a Cooper R56 engine will not fit a Cooper F56.

Our 200+ Mini Cooper engines all come from low-mileage donor vehicles, cataloged by VIN, and held in our climate-controlled warehouse. Every unit clears our six-step process: VIN-matched to donor and target, ASE-certified compression test on every cylinder, leak-down evaluation, run-stand noise & smoke verification, visual inspection, multi-angle photographs for your approval, and palletized freight. On R53 Cooper S units we specifically inspect supercharger snout play. On Prince N12/N14 units we inspect timing chain rattle and disclose HPFP replacement history. On B48 JCW variants we verify no aftermarket tuning via ECU data pull. On any R-chassis unit we confirm the target chassis matches before shipping.

You pay a fraction of dealer pricing for identical Mini engineering, ship free on a heavy-duty pallet to any address in the continental U.S., and get 30 days from delivery to return — no restocking fees. Up to a 3-year warranty covers you after install. Across 100,000+ Engines+Transmissions In Stock, our fitment-related return rate stays at 0%.

Mini Cooper Engine Buying Guide

Five things to verify before buying a used Mini Cooper engine:

1. R-chassis vs F-chassis non-interchange. R50/R53/R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61 (2001-2015) is the original Mini platform with Tritec (W10/W11) and Prince (N12/N14/N16/N18) engines. F55/F56/F54/F57/F60 (2014+) is the modern BMW UKL platform with B38/B48 modular engines. These platforms are NOT engine-interchangeable — verify chassis code from your VIN before ordering, not just year.
2. N14 Prince timing chain guide failure is the primary R56 risk. The Prince N14 1.6L turbo in Cooper S R56 (2007-2010) has documented timing chain guide failure — symptoms include rattle on cold start, camshaft position sensor codes, and eventual chain jump. N18 (2011-2013) uses improved chain hardware. HPFP (high-pressure fuel pump) failures are also documented on N14 units. We inspect chain rattle and HPFP condition on every N14 in inventory.
3. N12 vs N16 non-interchange despite shared displacement. R56 Cooper base uses N12 (2007-2010) and N16 (2011-2013) — both 1.6L naturally-aspirated Prince engines, but with different timing chain hardware and different ECU calibration. They will bolt in but factory drivability targets won't match if wrong variant is installed. Verify by production year and VIN engine code.
4. B48 JCW is a distinct tune — not standard B48. The B48 2.0L turbo in JCW F56/F54/F60 (2015+) is tuned to 228-306hp depending on year and application, using different intake/exhaust components and different ECU calibration than standard Cooper S B48. Installing standard B48 into JCW chassis will fit mechanically but won't hit factory power targets. Verify by trim badge and VIN.
5. R53 Cooper S supercharger snout wear on high-mileage units. The Eaton M45 supercharger on R53 Cooper S (2002-2006) develops snout play past 100K miles — symptoms include whining, oil leaks, and eventual bearing failure. Snout rebuild is a well-documented service. We inspect supercharger snout play on every W11 unit before listing and disclose prior rebuild history.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any engine ships.

Learn More: Mini Cooper Engine Guides

Practical guides from our team — how to install a used Mini Cooper engine, what to check on delivery, and what really matters when buying online.

APS Preinstallation Guide

Step-by-step guide to properly installing a used engine — what to inspect, prep, and torque before first start.

Post-Install Maintenance Checklist

Keep your used engine running like new — the break-in period, oil intervals, and warning signs to watch for.

5 Things to Know Before Buying

Warranty terms, VIN matching, mileage, testing, return policy — the checklist every buyer should run through.

After Delivery: Inspection Guide

What to check the moment your engine arrives — freight damage, matching numbers, and what to photograph.

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