Reconditioned MINI Cooper 1.6i Engine – Bare Engine – Ref. N12B16BA

Reconditioned MINI Cooper 1.6i Petrol Engine – Reference N12B16BA

This reconditioned engine for the MINI Cooper 1.6i petrol, with an engine capacity of 1598 cm³, corresponds to reference N12B16BA and is designed to replace a failed unit on this model. Reconditioning follows a precise process: the engine is fully stripped down, every component is cleaned and inspected, internal wear parts are replaced according to their condition, and the engine is then rebuilt to manufacturer tolerances before undergoing a bench test. This method delivers a reliable engine at a significantly lower cost than a new unit, while meeting the technical requirements specific to reference N12B16BA. The exact details of the parts replaced and supplied with this engine are set out in the quote issued for this reference.

Signs That Your Engine Needs Replacing

Several symptoms indicate that a full engine replacement is needed rather than a one-off repair:

• Blue or black exhaust smoke
• Noticeable loss of power under acceleration
• Metallic noise or knocking at idle
• Engine warning light illuminating repeatedly
• Abnormally high oil consumption
• Repeated overheating despite correct coolant levels

When several of these signs appear at the same time, replacing the engine is the safest solution to avoid more extensive damage.

Exchange Basis: Your Old Unit Collected After Fitting

This engine is sold on an exchange basis. It is supplied as a bare engine and the exact details of the components included with reference N12B16BA are specified in the quote. The reconditioned engine is dispatched to you first, so the garage is never left waiting before work can begin and the ramp stays free. The old unit, which must be kept intact, is only collected after the reconditioned engine has been delivered and fitted, giving the professional time to schedule the installation without delay. Return of the old unit is required, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. A deposit is taken at the time of ordering and is refunded once the old unit has been delivered, fitted, and the returned core has been received.

Parts Warranty and Payment

This reconditioned engine, reference N12B16BA, comes with a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting by a qualified professional. Payment can be spread over multiple instalments, in up to 10 instalments.

EDEN BOITES supports you from quote through to collection of the old unit.