BMW Mini Recall R/2008/011: Directional Control Could Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 6 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 163
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/011
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled Mini vehicles built between 16 July 2007 and 27 October 2007. Roll Bar fitted to the rear axle has too large a diameter. The dealer will replace Anti: Roll Bar. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Roll Bar fitted to the rear axle has too large a diameter. Detachment may occur with loss of directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COULD BE LOST Defect: The Anti - Roll Bar fitted to the rear axle has too large a diameter. Detachment may occur with loss of directional control Remedy: Recall affected vehicle and replace Anti - Roll Bar.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: directional control could be lost.
The Fix
The dealer will replace Anti: Roll Bar.
Are You Affected?
Mini built between 16 July 2007 and 27 October 2007 may be included. BMW estimates 163 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2008/011. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2007/122 on 14 Aug 2007, for brake fluid may leak. The one launched after it was R/2008/026 on 14 Feb 2008, for door pressure sensors may delay side airbag deployment following an impact. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/011, launched 6 February 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.