I have a 2008 Mini S hatch back the license plate light will not turn on at all I replace the light bulbs check the fuse in the inside fuse box. I check voltage and not getting anything any ideas where are the most command electrical short or is there a second fuse somewhere else by sides the fuse box inside the car or the one by the engine?

 

I have the same problem. I even replaced the whole thing with OEM trunk molding trim and the light is still not working.

 

Its a bad handle that the bulb holder or bulb wires are corroded:

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