The mechanic told me that sometimes due to corrosion the connectors on the bottom of the fuse box stop working properly.
Lets see for how long for now..
Thank you all for your messages and help, much appreciated.
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Something common on BMWs is the fuel pump relay goes causing it to turn over but not start.
Also see if you can hear the pump prime when you turn the key on (no crank)
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A faulty crank position sensor will not start the car. Car needs timing reference and with out it, it won't start. It's magnetically read.
Check if it's connected probably, any wire damage and if it's leaking oil from the o-ring seal.
Then replace if needed.
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The car is in the shop since this morning and now the mechanic have called and still no clue of the problem, every time he connects the reader give different error codes.
I'll keep all of you posted on further developments.
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Thank you very much for your feedback.
The car have at the moment 160.000 miles on. Its all stock. The previous owner had the car since new and always serviced it on BMW garage.
I already change the spark plugs but still no start. I dont have the error code reader. I really need to take in to a garage to see what is wrong. Thanks anyway.-
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if you need then we have the codes here
https://www.motoringalliance.com/articles/1st-generation-mini-ecu-codes-chart.48/
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Have you checked all the ground wire/straps in the engine bay? Especially the one on the passenger side engine mount?
Check if it's tight. When I did my belt I forgot about the ground wire and would crank but not start.
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You are probably going to get more questions at the start. I’m not a R53 expert, first thing i would do is Check for spark and fuel.
I did a quick search and a few threads came up. May want to review some of them.
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Welcome to MA!
How many miles does it have? has it been modded or is it stock? Do you know the mainlanders history? Have you checked to see what codes are showing?
See @Sully was correct, more questions.
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Ok, then check the connections on your coil pack make sure they are clean. If you replace the coil pack stick with OEM, they are good for something like 300hp. Those pretty red ones cause problems. Also check all your fuses.
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