Fits 2002-2006 R50 MINI Cooper and R53 MINI Cooper S. Also fits 2005-2008 R52 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertibles.

Does NOT fit 2007+ R56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S, and does NOT fit the R55 MINI CLUBMANS.

See NME1056 for a non-factory alternative filter made by MANN Filters.

Filter change tips:

Remove the oil drain plug (13mm) and let the oild drain out. It helps to 'loosen' the canister when you drain the oil to help drain the oil fron the filter (for less mess).

You can use our oil Filter Socket (NME1051) or purchase a 'low profile' 36mm socket from the local auto parts store and use it with a ratchet to remove the canister.

Make sure you replace the o-ring with the new one supplied with the oil filter - apply a coat of fresh oil on the o-ring when you install it.

One end of the oil filter has a plastic base. When the filter is in the canister (housing), the plastic is showing. When the filter is installed in the base, the plastic does not show.

Before installing the filter, push the filter onto the base until it 'pops' into place. Then remove it and push the filter into the canister (housing) until it 'pops' into place. Once the filter is seated into the canister, you can assemble it onto the base.

Be CAREFUL not to cross-thread the cannister when installing.

Remember to use sythetic motor oil. MINI recommends 5W-40 or 5W-30 FULL SYNTHETIC motor oil.

Tighten the drain plug and the oil filter to 25 Nm (18 ft-lb). Start the engine and check for oil pressure. Don't forget to check for leaks too!

And darn it, dispose of the used oil and filter properly, please. And wipe that oil off the driveway / garage before you track it into the house!

Remember, the best oil filter is the oil filter as supplied by the factory. The oil filter can directly impact the life of your engine and thus the oil filter as used by the factory is the best option to maintain your engine.