It failed inspection. The front sensor reads 0, sometimes .1. The back sensor reads 8.1. The "dealership" (not crazy about them) wants to "look" at it. Won't give an estimate of $$, which I need to know. The car has 102,318 miles, original brakes and clutch. Are the sensors covered under warranty? I can't get an answer. Thanks.

 

On an 04 likely NO unless you have an extended warranty

 

I just called a local dealership to see if I qualify for what they call the "8 or 80" - 8 years or 80k miles recall. Apparently, early model minis had an emissions issue that required a recall. I just missed the 80k mark which means I miss it outright. The guy ( who kept saying "why don't u come by so we can check it out for you?" ) says it was for the upstream O2 sensor...the more expensive one that is closer to the exhaust manifold. I asked him how much a job like that would cost while considering I was out of the recall warranty - $600 bucks he said.

Get the O2 sensor yourself and then DIY. Good luck.

 

both sensors, parts and labor, my mechanic, $750. Don't let the dealership tell you it's 8/80. It's 10/100! I was over by 2,000.
Thanks for your reply to my question.