Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI R60 N16 Complete Engine N16B16A with 28k miles, WARRANTY

Warranty and technical condition of the part

The engine is sold with a 90-day warranty.

The warranty covers the engine itself; engine accessories are covered by a 30-day warranty.

The power unit was tested before removal and is in full working order.

Listing details

The offer applies to a complete engine.

The engine comes from a right-hand drive (RHD) vehicle. The wiring harness is not compatible with left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles and requires replacement or modification.

Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI R60 N16 Complete Engine N16B16A with 28k miles, WARRANTY is a complete powertrain unit from the N16 family, designed for Mini models with a petrol engine. This is a solution for users looking for a proven powertrain unit with a modern design who want to restore their car to full efficiency without the costly regeneration of an old engine. Thanks to the factory unit code and compatibility with the Mini platform, the engine is a precisely matched replacement for the dedicated body versions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2318709-5
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2318709
• Substitutable numbers: 11002318709, 2318709, 11002348271, 11002166542, 2348271, 2166542, 11002318710, 2318710, 11002166543, 2166543
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Category: Engines
• Engine code: N16B16A
• Mileage: 28 000

Technical characteristics of the N16B16A unit

The presented engine belongs to the Engines category and represents a modern Mini petrol design with a four-cylinder layout. The use of petrol fuel promotes smooth operation, good throttle response, and predictable operating costs. Four cylinders provide an optimal compromise between dynamics and fuel consumption, which is particularly important in compact Mini models.

The N16B16A unit was developed for precise fitment to the Mini Cooper powertrain in R55, R56 LCI, and R60 versions. The correct engine code facilitates selection in terms of compatibility with the vehicle's electronics, accessories, and wiring harness, which translates into more efficient installation and reduced risk of post-installation issues.

Purpose and application in Mini models

The N16B16A complete engine is intended for use in Mini Cooper cars of the R55, R56 facelift (LCI), and R60 generations, which were factory-equipped with a petrol unit from the N16 family. By maintaining structural compliance with the manufacturer's original solutions, the engine works with factory control systems, which facilitates integration with the existing vehicle installation.

A powertrain unit configured in this way will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged engine and for modernization projects where maintaining the original manufacturer's specification is key. A properly selected mileage allows for further operation while maintaining a durability reserve, while simultaneously reducing costs compared to a new unit.

Advantages of choosing a complete Mini petrol engine

Choosing a complete Mini petrol engine from the N16 family brings a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining consistency with the factory configuration of the Mini Cooper R55, R56 LCI, and R60,
• four-cylinder design ensuring smooth operation and predictable performance,
• use of petrol fuel, promoting smooth power delivery characteristics,
• possibility of optimizing repair costs compared to a full rebuild of an old unit.

Additionally, a complete engine allows for reducing the number of unknowns during installation – key components are already integrated, which reduces the risk of incompatibility and speeds up workshop work.

Professional selection by engine code and OEM numbers

To correctly match this engine to a specific Mini vehicle, it is worth using the unit code and OEM part number, as well as interchangeable numbers that expand the scope of compatibility within the same design family. This approach minimizes the risk of error when ordering and facilitates cooperation with the workshop installing the unit.

If you want to deepen your knowledge about the cost-effectiveness of installing used powertrain units, selection procedures based on VIN and OEM, and real cost differences compared to new parts, it is worth checking out the expert guide Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths, which discusses the most important technical and economic issues in an accessible way.

Integration with the powertrain and further expansion

The N16B16A complete engine has been designed to work with factory gearboxes and accessories intended for a given Mini generation. Proper matching to the powertrain facilitates maintaining serial operating parameters, which is important both from the point of view of durability and compliance with factory engine control unit maps.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as blocks, heads, or complete powertrain assemblies, check the available parts in the Mini Engines category.

Summary

Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI R60 N16 Complete Engine N16B16A with 28k miles, WARRANTY is a solution for drivers who want to restore the efficiency of the powertrain while maintaining compliance with the factory Mini specification. The petrol, four-cylinder design, fitment to dedicated models, and the possibility of professional selection by engine code and OEM numbers make it a reasonable choice when repairing or modernizing a car. Thanks to this, you can effectively renew a key element of the vehicle, maintaining proper operating parameters and the characteristic driving properties of a Mini.