One problem related to water pump has been reported for the 2006 Mini Cooper S. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Mini Cooper S based on all problems reported for the 2006 Cooper S.
The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper S. The contact heard an abnormal grinding noise when accelerating at any speed. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing but the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact to replace the super charger assembly, water pump assembly, bypass valve, and the anti freeze. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 92,000.