I bought the mini 4 years ago and have had it regularly serviced at a local garage in Windsor. I have the receipts. In May this year I had to have the Vanos valves and actuators replaced at a specialist BMW garage. This is apparently a common issue with Minis which has now been sorted on this car (it cost 1300 pounds to sort out!). Recent new tyres on the front and the windscreen was replaced a month ago when it developed a crack. I have loved driving the mini and have decided to upgrade to the latest 5 door model to give me more space.