Three problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The bango fitting on top of the turbo started randomly and excessively leaking oil while idling in my driveway. Could have caused a fire. Going to have to replace the oil intake line, oil, and do a engine cleaning. This is very dangerous and could have easily started a fire with oil pouring over a hot turbo.
In November the dealer informed me my oil feed lines to the turbo were leaking and would need to be replaced soon. After doing some research I have found the couplings that attaches these lines to the turbo are defective. On the internet there are hundreds of complaints about this issue. The dealer says there is not a recall and will cost approx: $1200. 00. The dealer also said the new couplings are manufactured by a new company and the defect has been fixed. With so many effectived shouldn't Mini be fixing this issue.
Oil leak from top of turbo oil line connector near banjo bolt. This is due to a faulty o-ring from the manufacturer.