Oil specification

MINI Cooper

1.5 B38A15 · 2014–2023 · Petrol

Viscosity grade

0W-20

Shares BMW's B-series oil requirements. Longlife-01 and -04 oils are too thick for this engine.

Oil capacity

4.3 litres

Including filter change. Fill to the dipstick, not to the litre.

Service interval

Condition-based, typically 12,000 miles

Whichever comes first.

Required approvals — the oil must carry at least one

BMW Longlife-17 FE+

ACEA C5

Longlife-17 FE+ is backwards compatible with Longlife-12 FE but not with Longlife-04.

Oils that meet this specification

Every product listed carries the approvals above. Prices indicative.

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5 litres

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Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30

4 litres

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Next steps

When should I change it?

How your driving pattern changes the interval.

What does this approval mean?

Read the approval codes on the back label.

How do I change it myself?

Step-by-step guides and common mistakes.

Specification sourced from manufacturer service documentation for this engine code. Where a vehicle has been modified, rebuilt or is running an extended interval on a non-standard oil, check the service book before topping up. How we source this