Mini Cooper Timing Belt or Chain (2002-2026)

The Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Mini Cooper.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2026 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Mini Cooper has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2025 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Mini Cooper has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2024 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2005 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2004 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2003 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2002 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Mini Cooper engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.