One problem related to rear suspension springs has been reported for the 2001 Mini Cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the 2001 Cooper.
BMW 2001 325xi rear coil failure. Coil failed one coil up from bottom. Evidence of fatigue crack-shiny area with ductile area from final load failure. Evidence of additional small starting crack. External surface coating failed at point of contact with lower support rusted.