Mini F54 LCI F55 F56 F57 F60 Bare Engine B36C B36A15A with 16k miles, WARRANTY

Warranty and technical condition of the part

The engine is sold with a 90-day warranty.

The power unit was tested before removal and is in full working order.

Listing details

The offer applies to a bare engine.

Mini F54 LCI F55 F56 F57 F60 Bare Engine Block B36C B36A15A is a professional, bare engine block from the Mini three-cylinder petrol engine family, designed for the F-series models. This is an ideal solution for users and workshops looking to rebuild or replace a powertrain in a controlled manner, while maintaining factory performance characteristics and a favorable cost-to-effect ratio. Thanks to its very low mileage and modern design, the engine serves as a solid base for further assembly with peripheral components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: LHD-2469463
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2469463
• Substitutable numbers: 2469463, 11002469463
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Number of cylinders: 3
• Part type: Engine Long Block
• Category: Engines
• Engine code: B36C B36A15A
• Mileage: 16 000

Technical characteristics of the engine block

The presented bare engine block belongs to the Engines category and represents a modern, three-cylinder Mini petrol unit from the B36 family. The cylinder layout ensures compact dimensions, low weight, and favorable installation conditions in the engine bay, which facilitates service work and potential modifications. The engine code B36C B36A15A denotes a generation designed for efficient combustion, smooth operation, and compliance with current operational requirements for the F54 LCI, F55, F56, F57, and F60 models.

The unit is prepared as a mechanical base – without peripherals – which allows for the transfer of existing components from the previous engine or the use of new parts according to an individual repair strategy. This configuration facilitates cost control and enables precise matching of peripherals to the specific vehicle equipment version.

Purpose and application in Mini models

The B36C B36A15A bare engine block was designed for the Mini F platform, including the Clubman F54 LCI, five-door F55, hatchbacks F56, convertibles F57, and the F60 crossover. As a result, it provides a consistent solution for a wide range of body styles that utilize the three-cylinder petrol unit. Replacing the block with a very low-mileage unit significantly reduces the risk of failure resulting from natural material wear, while preserving the original drive characteristics.

An engine configured in this way is particularly useful in situations where the existing unit has suffered mechanical damage (e.g., seizure, block or crankshaft damage) and on-site repair would be uneconomical. Using a complete block allows for an organized repair process, maintaining manufacturer standards and full control over the subsequent assembly of peripheral components.

Benefits of choosing a bare petrol engine block

Choosing a bare Mini petrol engine block from the B36 family offers a number of practical advantages for workshops and users:

• the ability to use existing peripherals, which reduces total repair costs,
• easier diagnostics – the engine serves as a clearly defined mechanical base,
• consistency with the factory drive architecture in F54 LCI, F55, F56, F57, and F60 models,
• three-cylinder design favoring compactness and reduction of powertrain weight,
• low mileage, which translates into less wear on key mechanical components.

Thanks to this, the block is a good starting point for both standard unit replacement and more advanced service projects where control over every stage of assembly is essential.

Selection, installation, and service aspects

Before installation, a standard preparatory procedure is recommended, including verifying compatibility with the vehicle's systems, selecting appropriate peripherals, and using new consumables. The bare block allows for a flexible approach to configuration – the workshop can decide which components will be transferred and which will be replaced with new ones, which is particularly important when planning the long-term operation of the vehicle.

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Expanding Mini powertrain modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as additional blocks or cylinder heads, check the available parts in the Mini Engines category.

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