Bought a used 2009 Mini Cooper base hardtop in 2019. Videos of fixing and upgrading the Cooper. Hope these videos help you with your mini.

Hatch Gas strut replacement on a Mini Cooper
9:03
Hatch Gas strut replacement on a Mini Cooper
Unboxing and install mirror cover for 2009 Mini Cooper
3:35
Unboxing and install mirror cover for 2009 Mini Cooper
Fixed coolant temperature sensor on 2009 Mini Cooper R56
15:52
Fixed coolant temperature sensor on 2009 Mini Cooper R56
New front brake pads and sensor replacement on Mini Cooper R56 2009
18:54
New front brake pads and sensor replacement on Mini Cooper R56 2009
Unboxing Metal crossover tube Mini Cooper R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61
6:22
Unboxing Metal crossover tube Mini Cooper R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61
Friction wheel inspection on a 2009 Mini Cooper
8:35
Friction wheel inspection on a 2009 Mini Cooper
P2187 Error Code changed Mass Airflow Sensor on Mini Cooper
12:07
P2187 Error Code changed Mass Airflow Sensor on Mini Cooper
O2 sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 replacement Mini Cooper R56
13:08
O2 sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 replacement Mini Cooper R56
Recall on the Footwell Control Module for second gen Mini Coopers (2023)
5:55
Recall on the Footwell Control Module for second gen Mini Coopers (2023)
Made a cabin screen air intake for my Mini Cooper
8:54
Made a cabin screen air intake for my Mini Cooper
Easy wiper blade replacement on a MIni Cooper
4:13
Easy wiper blade replacement on a MIni Cooper
Mirror cap swap on a R56 Mini Cooper 2009. Removed old and installing new caps.
8:05
Mirror cap swap on a R56 Mini Cooper 2009. Removed old and installing new caps.
Bad coolant temperature sender? Let's test the old and new senders
16:39
Bad coolant temperature sender? Let's test the old and new senders
AC recharge on a 2009 Mini Cooper (ignored the instructions)
7:36
AC recharge on a 2009 Mini Cooper (ignored the instructions)
Failed Puddle (door courtesy) Light - what went wrong?
9:34
Failed Puddle (door courtesy) Light - what went wrong?
Upgrade to Checkered Dash Cover for 2009 Mini Cooper R56
3:05
Upgrade to Checkered Dash Cover for 2009 Mini Cooper R56
Mini Cooper LED Hood Emblem for my 2009 Mini Cooper
22:12
Mini Cooper LED Hood Emblem for my 2009 Mini Cooper
Low oil pressure? Oil type? Oil treatment? What I tried on my 2009 Mini Cooper
13:20
Low oil pressure? Oil type? Oil treatment? What I tried on my 2009 Mini Cooper
Spotlight flashlight review - Made it work for my Mini Cooper
30:42
Spotlight flashlight review - Made it work for my Mini Cooper
1 Year later - One failed LED interior bulb. Footwell bulb replacement in 2009 Mini Cooper
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1 Year later - One failed LED interior bulb. Footwell bulb replacement in 2009 Mini Cooper
OBDII wireless reader (NEXPOW) and Torque app on a Mini Cooper
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OBDII wireless reader (NEXPOW) and Torque app on a Mini Cooper
How it works and Inside a Thermostat Assembly for a Mini Cooper
9:15
How it works and Inside a Thermostat Assembly for a Mini Cooper
FYI: Hot engine = Very Low oil pressure - no warnings = bad situation (2009 R56 Mini Cooper)
8:55
FYI: Hot engine = Very Low oil pressure - no warnings = bad situation (2009 R56 Mini Cooper)
Oil Pressure Connector Repair and Oil Pressure Switch replacement on 2009 R56 Mini Cooper
16:31
Oil Pressure Connector Repair and Oil Pressure Switch replacement on 2009 R56 Mini Cooper
Unboxing and flip through the book: Mini 60 Years by Giles Chapman
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Unboxing and flip through the book: Mini 60 Years by Giles Chapman
Part 2 - Thermostat assembly and crossover tube install on 2009 R56 Mini Cooper
39:15
Part 2 - Thermostat assembly and crossover tube install on 2009 R56 Mini Cooper
Part 1 - Thermostat assembly and crossover pipe removal on 2009 MIni Cooper R56
35:01
Part 1 - Thermostat assembly and crossover pipe removal on 2009 MIni Cooper R56
Grill badge update after 2 years
1:15
Grill badge update after 2 years
Quick touch-up a paint chip using a micro swab
7:25
Quick touch-up a paint chip using a micro swab
LED or Halogen headlights? See what I tried on my 2009 R56 Mini Cooper
20:45
LED or Halogen headlights? See what I tried on my 2009 R56 Mini Cooper