BMW Mini John Cooper Works Recall R/2008/122: Brake Performance Could Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Aug 2008
- Launched
- 260
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/122
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled Mini John Cooper Works vehicles built between 7 May 2008 and 1 August 2008. The vehicle has been fitted with 16 inch front brake discs instead of the required 17 inch brake discs. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all potentially affected vehicles and check the size of the brakes discs on the front axle. If 16 inch brake discs are found replace these with the correct 17 inch brakes discs and brake pads. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle has been fitted with 16 inch front brake discs instead of the required 17 inch brake discs. If this is the case extreme braking could result in the over heating of the brake system and introduce vapour (air) bubbles into the brake fluid. This could affect the braking performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PERFORMANCE COULD BE AFFECTED Defect: It is possible that the vehicle has been fitted with 16 inch front brake discs instead of the required 17 inch brake discs. If this is the case extreme braking could result in the over heating of the brake system and introduce vapour (air) bubbles into the brake fluid. This could affect the braking performance. Remedy: Recall all potentially affected vehicles and check the size of the brakes discs on the front axle. If 16 inch brake discs are found replace these with the correct 17 inch brakes discs and brake pads.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the over heating of the brake system and introduce vapour (air) bubbles into the brake fluid.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all potentially affected vehicles and check the size of the brakes discs on the front axle. If 16 inch brake discs are found replace these with the correct 17 inch brakes discs and brake pads.
Are You Affected?
Mini John Cooper Works built between 7 May 2008 and 1 August 2008 may be included. BMW estimates 260 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/2008/122. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper, Mini John Cooper WorksFire may occur | Urgent | R/2012/003 | |
| X3Replace rear brake hose G45 | Urgent | R/2025/135 | |
| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 5 moreHydraulic brake system unit replacement | Urgent | R/2024/414 | |
| 1 Series, 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring and 10 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/383 | |
| XB7Integrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/247 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2008/100 on 15 Jul 2008, for rear axle carrier may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/141 on 6 Oct 2008, for engine may cut out. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/122, launched 27 August 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.